In this second article of a two part series, the author examines the Midwest which he discovers is expressed in many literatures and many cultures, and is a republic of many voices. (119 references) (SJ)

The article describes how to train children with physical, perceptual, or mental handicaps to use public transportation. (Author/KW)

Describes 5 European tours sponsored by the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and the National Education Association. Tours begin in August and end in September at the Olympics. (AN)

Previous article in this series appeared in Classical World" 62 (1968-69) p345ff. (DS)

For a previous article in this series, see Classical World" 62(1968-69) p348ff. (DS)

Information and guidelines are presented to help high school administrators evaluate educational excursion agencies. (MF)

Describes how a teacher used his travel experiences in Iran as a basis for an art project with his fifth and sixth grade students--building a model Near Eastern village out of clay. (SJL)

Through a diary and photographs the authors (a gifted student and G/C/T editor) recount their trip to Bulgaria to participate in an International Year of the Child World Assembly for children gifted in the areas of art, music, and creative writing. They describe their experiences and impressions of the country and the friendliness of its people.…

The author relates the ways in which a present day visitor to Greece will be reminded of ancient Greek history. The legendary hospitality, Greek statues, the landscape, Greek dances, gestures, and customs are some of the topics discussed. (Author/RM)

Recounts a teacher's experiences on a trip to Africa. Describes her pleasant moments with her fellow travelers; her appreciation of the natural setting; her visit to an impoverished native school; and her confrontation with a Maasai warrior. (TB)

Investigated differences in views and involvements between two cohorts of first generation Cuban-American immigrants. Interviews with immigrants indicated that the first wave left between 1959-1979 mainly for political reasons and publicly opposes travel to Cuba. The second wave immigrated largely for economic reasons and is enmeshed in…

This study evaluated effects of hand position when the long cane is used to assist travel for individuals with severe visual impairments. Subjects were 15 mobility instructors. The study found that the style with which one holds the cane when using the touch technique does affect detection distance for both surface and object preview. (DB)

Considers the benefits of written trip reports (e.g., accounts of site visits or conferences) to library administration and to the individual writing the report. Difficulties with trip reports are noted; and report writing guidelines that address audience definition, format, organization, headings, style, and deadlines are suggested. (12…

A hypothetical conversation between Thoughtful Principal and Music Teacher raises some basic issues about fund raising, booster activities, and band trips. Considerations about contest criteria, door-to-door selling, student costs, support for nonband musical programs, and the educational and motivational value of band trips are discussed. (MLH)

Three studies examined adrenocortical activity in infants. Morning naps were associated with decreases in salivary cortisol. Riding for 40 minutes in a car lowered salivary cortisol concentrations. Thirty minutes of maternal separation in the laboratory resulted in higher salivary cortisol concentrations than did 30 minutes of play with the mother…