During the past decade, several European countries invested heavily in research and development (R&D), including building world-class laboratories and other facilities and expanding higher education in science and engineering. This document summarizes the report, Human Resources for Science and Technology: The European Region, that presents…

The purpose of this guide (intended for use by special education teachers, regular education teachers, environmental educators, park naturalists, therapeutic recreation specialists, and anyone else interested in learning how to make environmental education accessible to all students regardless of their ability level) is to show educators how they…

In 1996 the National Science Foundation undertook a review of comprehensive curriculum projects in middle school science. The purpose of this document is to highlight the framework for the review developed to examine the middle school materials and the results of the panel's findings. Findings indicate that 13 of the 19 projects examined had panel…

This document provides a comprehensive listing of Canadian museum studies and related programs in the various disciplines within museum studies. This publication is an informational directory only and does not include endorsement by the Canadian Museums Association or equivalencies. Listings are printed in French and/or English, indicating the…

Use of the Internet in foreign language education, as a means of accessing authentic texts and current cultural information, is discussed. First, requirements for accessing the Internet are outlined, including obtaining an account, assessing software needs, and learning to navigate the network. General uses of the network are then examined, with…

This document consists of the first two years (20 issues) of a newsletter intended for K-12 networking teachers. It provides a forum for the exchange of information for and by the K-12 community about digital networks and networking resources, applications to education, significant events, and major international, national, regional, and state…

Because education in the United States is largely determined at the state and local levels, there has been considerable interest in how the performance of students in individual states compares with each other, with the United States as a whole, and with other nations. The comparison of state performance with other states and the nation as a whole…

This guide presents tips to help students organize their research papers from beginning to end. Suggestions for understanding an assignment and plotting a course of action focus on: identifying topics of interest; deciding what to say about the topic; outlining the project; finding sources of information, including multi-media and Internet…

Research presented in this "progress report" is identified and categorized as doctoral dissertations, journal articles, conference papers, and other documents. This one-year "snapshot" provides an overview of the field for experienced researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners who use research findings. A listing of the institutions where…

Technological literacy has assumed a significant position on the national educational agenda. An analysis of technology and its potential to transform education is presented in this report. The text opens by delineating and discussing some of the more urgent questions schools confront as they consider investments in technology. These questions…

This study, part of a larger research project on political socialization in Europe, examines the role of educational materials in informing individuals in the Netherlands about the political system of the European Community. The report covers five topics: (1) educational materials; (2) educational materials in an ends-means model of formal…

Discipline-based art education (DBAE) is an approach to art education that draws upon four art disciplines: art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. This handbook is designed to help art specialists and supervisors, classroom teachers, teacher educators, museum educators, and school administrators to understand and implement…

Heritage education is defined as teaching and learning about U.S. history and culture. It is an interdisciplinary approach to education that encompasses subjects like architecture, art, community planning, social history, politics, conservation, and transportation. This guide is intended to help persons identify information about heritage…

This publication is a guide to resources for alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs aimed at college youth. The first section offers 20 facts emphasizing the seriousness of drug and alcohol abuse among college students, including the following: of the current student body in the United States, 2 or 3 percent will eventually die from…

This booklet provides suggested activities that can be used to enrich the observance of Missouri Day, a day commemorative of Missouri history. The document includes a chart specifying the date of Missouri day from 1990 through 1995, always the third Wednesday of October. Activities are recommended for primary, elementary, middle, and secondary…