APGA is believed to be in such a serious crisis that extensive reorganization and revitalization is required. While members share a fundamental concern for promoting positive human development, their diverse functions, settings, and backgrounds have created frustration and divisiveness. (Author)

Policy statements were gathered from 13 organizations which have major responsibilities in the area of teacher education. Statements were solicited on 20 issues, including educational quality and standards, program structure, certification, governance, and student admission. Agreements and disagreements among organizations are described. (PP)

Identifies and describes the variety of national association publications and activities that abound in the business education field and promote its aims and objectives. Includes information on specific national, youth, and content organizations. (JOW)

The proliferation of national support organizations for higher education's various components has created potential for significant assistance in research and lobbying. However, few institutions are making good use of their national associations, and few are doing all they should to assist the assocations. (Author/MLW)

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Recording for the Blind, Inc. are two nationwide organizations which serve blind and handicapped individuals of all ages by providing materials such as tapes and records of books and magazine articles. (LRA)

Information on negotiations concerning the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) participation in the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) is updated. Recent joint recommendations proffered to the IFUW by the AAUW in unison with the Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women are presented. (JMD)

The National Representation Project of the Association of American Colleges found that there must be a separate national voice for the independent liberal arts institutions (about 90 public universities and over 600 independent colleges and universities). Specific recommendations evolving from the project are discussed. (LBH)

Defines the history, role, and methods of the NAEP in carrying out educational assessment in the United States. (RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description (Operating Procedures).

The trend toward in-house university counsel is discussed and the variety of problems confronting university lawyers is described. Activities and membership of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) are also reported. (LBH)

The roots and initial goals of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) are discussed, and the success in achieving those goals is assessed. Issues addressed include the NCME's practitioner orientation and policies on important matters in educational practice and its role in sociopolitical activities in educational measurement. (TJH)

Survey of 2,362 members of the International Association of Women found that most members came from the traditional business-oriented upper middle class and politically moderate upper class. Members saw child welfare and health, education, substance abuse, adolescent issues, economic well-being, and environment as most important issues, but…

Describes the Journalism Education Association's national certification program for Certified Journalism Educator (CJE) and Master Journalism Educator (MJE). Discusses program goals, CJE qualifications, what happens after becoming a CJE, and CJE-MJE deadlines. (SR)

Reviews community development projects in Nicaragua that use the multiplier effect in which people learn from each other. Projects include volunteer community health promoters, women's family gardens cooperatives, soil and water conservation programs, a women's collective, and a wheelchair repair workshop. (SK)

Reviews activities of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) during 1993, including strategic planning for the future; a professional development seminar in distance education; an expanded publications program; key discussion topics; and work with other organizations to promote the use of instructional technology.…