First discusses some features of the Metric Conversion Act which established federal support of metric system usage in the United States. Then covers the following: what HRD (Human Resources Development) specialists can do to assist their company managers during the conversion process; metric training strategies; and how to prepare for metric…

Because education is needed to prepare children for adult life, the author stresses the need for asking people what they need in education. By doing this and by making extensive use of local, natural resources, developing nations can alleviate some financial problems and increase school relevance. (BC)

Notes that inequality in the distribution of educational resources may not be a result of racial or income discrimination alone. It may be due to political pressures, administrative presumption, or teacher contracts which allow tenured teachers to choose the school in which they work. Data from the San Jose Unified School District were analyzed to…

Argues that if black higher educational institutions are to survive, these institutions must redefine their role (s). Then the majority of these institutions can begin to deal with their most salient task--the development of viable educational programs which have as their focus the equipment of black people with the skills to compete, govern and…

Resources discussed and listed in this paper are primarily print materials in two main categories: (1) special needs personnel preparation (teacher education) and (2) special needs vocational instructional programs. The author provides an overview of sources useful for planning and implementing teacher education programs. (MF)

Argues that in an age of frugality, schools might achieve more by settling for less. (Editor)

This special section of "Social Education" deals with citizenship education and the role of the social studies in preparing citizens for the 21st century. Articles include Canadian viewpoints, ERIC documents pertaining to citizenship education, student journal writing, technology and the social studies, and a list of new social studies…

Rational and political theories of education budgeting are critiqued using comparative field data on the management of declining resources in 10 urban school systems. A new rational theory is introduced that explains events in these cities; restructures rational theory; and incorporates political, economic, and administrative concepts. Included…

Suggests the many resources available for searching for Canadian English-as-a-second-language instructional materials, including bibliographies, non-commercial sources, government sources, commercial materials, conference materials, periodicals, films, videos, photos, and sources not necessarily intended for, but useful in, instructional settings.…

Discusses four common reasons why schools pursue the integration of computers into their programs--including technological awareness, improved productivity, and improving student achievement. States that schools must be clear about the basis for investing in computers and related technologies. (MM)

Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a national information network in the field of education. Printed indexes are explained as well as online searching of the ERIC database. Online searching is emphasized, including search strategies, database vendors, cost considerations, gateway services, and CD-ROM versions. (LRW)

Discusses resources available to schools operating as open and closed systems. Examines school/community relations and school effectiveness, schools as resource machines, and resources offered by teachers and parents. Stresses that broad concepts of community, good communication, and citizen involvement can utilize resources at high levels of…

Surveys the many human and material resources available to the teacher at little or no cost from sources outside the school. These include speakers bureaus, field trips, adopt-a-school programs, loaned executives, clubs, senior mentors, teacher's aides, contests, audiovisuals, games, scholarships, grants, underwriting, in-kind contributions, and…

The first part of this annotated listing describes print and audio-visual materials and projects and programs that deal with using international students--foreign students and American students who have lived overseas--as educational resources. The second part describes community organizations that promote international exchange and international…

Describes a course designed to train administrators in how to develop, implement, and administer career education programs in the school setting. The course structure and theoretical content are examined. The article also discusses product outcomes, exposure to the private employment sector, resource sharing, and evaluation by students. (CT)