The author reviews the literature to show a disproportionate number of minority group children are being placed in special classes because of linguistically and culturally biased placement tests. (LC)

Describes the structure of the Advanced Placement (AP) examination in biology, and presents in entirety the objective portion of the examination administered in May 1970. (JR)

A principal from a district experiencing a sharp enrollment decline discusses some of the implications of the decision to close one of three high schools. The board policy developed to meet the challenge includes consideration of maintaining the quality of the educational program, the retention of tenured faculty, and the disposition of property.…

This document reviews research findings on criteria used to determine age of entry into first grade. Criteria discussed include chronological age, mental age, I.Q., sex, and physical development (teething, visual development, etc.). In general, the research reviewed supports later entry, especially for children with below average intelligence. For…

This handbook is a reference to rules for licensure of professional personnel in public elementary and secondary schools in the state of Minnesota. The directives and recommendations are found in "The Administrative Manual for Minnesota Public Schools," and all of the rules have been adopted by the Minnesota State Board of Education and…

Investigated with 280 special education teachers attending graduate summer classes was the effect of students' race and sex as it related to placement practices. Ss were assigned to one of four groups; group 1 received a case study depicting a White male; group 2 received a case study depicting a White female; group 3 received a case study…

Describes problems persons with a criminal record encounter in attempting to locate a job. Describes the National Clearinghouse on Offender Employment Restrictions established in 1971 and the steps it is taking to change laws to make it easier for ex-offenders to obtain jobs. (EJT)

The article discusses several job development projects for ex-addicts where professional staffs offer employment assistance. With Federal, business, and labor sponsorship, several pilot projects attempt to help former addicts gain access to jobs, training programs, and vocational rehabilitation services. (Author/JB)

Discusses some of the problems encountered in getting minority students into vocational programs and then in placing them. Considers the role career placement services should play. (HMV)

Examines some of the experiences of minority students at campus interviews with company representatives. Also looks at the experiences of black females from Mount Holyoke College after being accepted for a job. (HMV)

Cooperative educational programs with employers can prepare liberal arts students for living and working in society--and for landing that crucial first job upon graduation. (Author)

Discusses a study of the initial year of a district reorganized in both its grade level structure and in the racial and socio-economic balance of its school buildings to accomplish desegregation, which had the stated aim of assessing the equality of educational opportunity offered. (Author/JM)

The WCPA Vera Christie Award enabled the author to research ways college recruiters could help counsel students. (Author)