The heavy migration of highly educated Asians to the United States since the early 1970s is examined, noting advantages and disadvantages to the countries of origin and to the United States as well as the historical, educational, and economic factors causing this migration. It is concluded that, despite considerable loss, developing countries do…

This article argues that orientation and mobility (O&M) training should be part of functional and meaningful activities for children and youth with severe multiple disabilities including a visual impairment. Evidence is provided that out-of-context instruction has not been effective, and the role of the O&M instructor is discussed. (DB)

Trends toward increasing numbers of immigrants and shrinking federal resources for language instruction highlight a mismatch between a population in need and a funding source that does not meet those needs. The economic and social benefits of learning English suggest that the payoff for language instruction is great. (SLD)

Linear development and systemic models of community attachment were tested using survey responses of 415 nonmetropolitan Utah residents. Community size did not have independent inverse effects on community attachment dimensions: involvement, amity, and sentiment. Community size and five social position variables produced interactive effects.…

Outlines a method for evaluating educational opportunity in East European socialist countries, given the sparsity of relevant data. Uses log-linear models to assess educational mobility--the change in educational attainment between parents and children. Finds significantly greater opportunities of education in the Soviet Union, and Bulgaria,…

A survey of 16 optometry schools shows foreign student enrollment up from 1.1 percent to 2.1 percent of total enrollment between 1977-78 and 1989-90. A rapid increase in Canadian students is noted, with growth from 19 percent to 54.4 percent of all foreign enrollment. Opportunities for improving the field worldwide are seen in these trends. (MSE)

Advocates mentoring as a means to increase the opportunities for women to advance in educational administration. Describes characteristics of the mentor and the mentoring relationship. Formalized mentoring programs allow more opportunities for women to gain mentors. Mentors can increase the visibility of the protege, provide informal training, and…

Documents greater teacher attrition in the United Kingdom than previously realized and demands a halt to this trend. Urges increasing teacher managers' awareness of factors diminishing job satisfaction, an important factor influencing decisions to leave the profession. Presents three job satisfaction models used in business with possible…

The exit interview is examined as a management tool that can help the day-care center administrator better understand teacher turnover. Research suggests that telephone interviews or mailed questionnaires are more effective than personal interviews conducted as the employee leaves an organization. (PAM)

Presents results of a study of predictions from major intergroup theories concerning factors involved in individual and collective mobility strategies of minority group members. Reports support for predictions of social identity theory, relative deprivation theory, and resource mobilization theory. Found that less talented minority group members…

Children and adolescents (n=40) with congenital or adventitious blindness were exposed to two unfamiliar environments. Evaluation of subjects' spatial representations (through construction of models and estimates of distance) found that age appeared to be more important than learning in their development of spatial representation skills. (DB)

Truly democratic politics is lacking in mainstream teacher education. Instead of being structured around efficient production and personal ambition, teacher preparation should be organized to reflect more elevated concerns about educational quality and emergent political and social consequences. Move to professionalize teaching has risen from…

Examined relationship between family network variables and chances of survival among 487 persons born in 1902 and 1903. Strongest predictor for death before age 80 was being single for men and being single and/or married (as opposed to divorced or widowed) for women. For both sexes, marital status was strongest predictor for survival but in…

International school populations are characterized by their multinational composition, high turnover, and tendencies to be influenced by the host country's culture and attend college elsewhere. This article explores how the "global nomad" became a focus of interest among educators, sociologists, mental health workers, and other groups. (68…

Analysis of National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data shows both men and women engaged in substantial job search and mobility in early career, with high payoff. Although men suffered more involuntary mobility, women were more likely to change jobs for family reasons, which resulted in less wage growth. (SK)