Examines the influence of statistical significance on reviewers' recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript for publication. Discusses the concept of power and the importance of effect size in the evaluation of research findings. (WAS)

Explores some of the sources of discord between attorneys and therapists often involved by the same clients in divorce cases, and suggests that differences in masculine and feminine styles are in part responsible for the difficulty they have in working together. (Author/JAC)

Sets forth the text of the AALS policy statement on continuing library science and information science education, comprising a background statement and the roles and responsibilities of AALS and its member schools. (RAA)

Reviewing recent British research and policy concerning preschoolers, the author criticizes the distinction made between "care" and "education." He advocates coordination of local services for children under five. (SJL)

These statements were prepared by leaders from the American School Band Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, state band associations, and band directors as a result of the Band Leadership Planning Conference, a preconference session at the MENC meeting in Miami Beach, Florida, April 8,…

The New Jersey Education Association outlines the provisions of the state's 1979-80 tenured teacher evaluation regulations and advises its members on how to protect themselves during the annual evaluation process, especially in the conference with the evaluator. (SJL)

Presents a model interlibrary loan policy for regional, state, local, and other special groups of libraries; the 1980 national interlibrary loan code; and the 1978 procedural guidelines for international lending. (FM)

This joint policy statement from the National Nutrition Consortium Board and the Society for Nutrition Education defines nutrition education, lists goals, and makes seven statements regarding nutrition education with recommendations for their implementation. (CS)

Higher Education must have a higher priority on the agenda of government. This priority should be expressed in funds for student financial assistance, faculty scholarly grants, faculty salaries, program support, and improved facilities. Tenured professors exemption, reauthorization of Higher Education Act of 1965, AAUP's legislative agenda, etc.…

Describes a model organization tree for the typical report expected of students in the strategy or policy course. Argues that, by defining relationships between the various analytical tasks and the overall strategy recommendation, the model helps students not only organize the final report but also understand the process by which they arrive at a…

Explains the position of the American Dental Education Association regarding affirmative action, namely, that affirmative action represents the United States' longstanding principled and constitutional commitment to equal opportunity for all citizens. (EV)

This article outlines the guidelines which the National PTA (NPTA) has proposed on the issue of parental choice. The crucial question for NPTA is the effect that any parental choice plan will have on all children, not just individual children. Also briefly outlined are alternative education programs under consideration. (IAH)

Although tests can be a useful factor in evaluating student progress and designing effective educational programs, they can be poorly designed and the results used inappropriately. The National PTA's position on standardized testing is outlined, and concerns related to testing are discussed. (IAH)

This article stresses the importance of local PTA involving all parents in their programs, especially parents from minority groups. This article includes a checklist for rating local PTA. Also included is a brief case study of one PTA's successful efforts to increase the ethnic and language diversity of its membership. (IAH)

The paper views career development for gifted and talented youth as an organized, long-term commitment which should begin with parents, be fostered by educators, and continue into work settings in which professionals are engaged. At-risk students from backgrounds that do not foster such career development activities require additional assistance.…