This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

When beginning social work students' attitudes toward the poor were measured, significant differences in attitudes were correlated with sociodemographic background and selected occupational and educational experiences prior to entering graduate school. The major implication is that the importance of environment as a socializing factor among future…

Reports on a federal grant given to Maryland's Prince George's County to explore use of instructional aides in secondary schools as a means of carrying out desegregation plan. (DS)

Airs pros and cons of teacher aide contributions. (DS)

Author believes collaboration with other students in studying law is a much more effecting learning procedure than competition. (PG)

Examines a training program to prepare managers for business, technical, and social changes facing them. (DS)

A simplified classroom exercise, the ring-toss exercise, was successful for the authors in communicating thoughts about setting realistic objectives and improving performance. (DS)

Charges that there are few studies linking training with observed organizational change. (DS)

Future training and development programs should stress need to improve and achieve conditions of productivity that can continue to have the United States compete in world markets. (DS)