Income volatility challenges the functioning of the safety net provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance programs for low-income families in time of need. Low-income families may be on a see-saw of income changes that make it difficult for program administrators to accurately target benefits and to define sensible…

This document contains two issues of 2000 Australian Early Intervention Network for Mental Health in Young People newsletter. The newsletters disseminate information about the national and local initiatives for intervention and prevention of mental health problems in young children and youth. They also provide information on upcoming workshops and…

Identity and diversity in all its forms present major challenges to countries seeking to best equip citizens with the skills to participate effectively in their diverse societies. This investigation into citizenship education in Trinidad and Tobago produced information about: the type, nature, and variety of programs being offered; the topics…

The National Institute of Mental Health reported in 1998 that suicide in the United States is the third leading cause of death among young people, and that they are the only age group whose mortality rate has increased due to suicide during the last 20 years. The United States Territory of Guam has also experienced an increase in adolescent…

This twenty-seventh (1997-98) annual report of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) includes the following sections: (1) 1997-1998 Highlights; (2) 1997-1998 Commission Meetings; (3) Highlights of NCLIS Activities, 1970-1998; (4) NCLIS Action Plan, 1998-2000; (5) Advice to the Government, including advice to the…

This paper sketches an interpretive and evaluative framework for examining literacy policy agendas. The paper consists of four sections. Its first section presents a brief overview of some key elements in the current National Literacy Plan for Australia. Its second section advances a broad goal for literacy education which is consistent with…

The National Catechtical Directory will be a pastoral and practical document that will be officially issued by the American Bishops. (Author)

Article describes excerpts from a special progress report on National Regional Medical Programs. (Author/RK)

A paper, delivered at a Conference on Transmission Technology for Education'' sponsored by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, deals with the activities of the National Research Council of Canada in the field of computer-aided learning. (Author)

Describes the Association of Finnish Cities and Towns as an organization that enhances the cooperation and administration of municipal matters, including adult education, in the cities and boroughs of Finland. (GB)

Article describes an Indian Federal Government program which is attempting to aid the people in population control. (MM)

Reviewed are the development of special education and rehabilitation services for the deaf-blind, the program offered by the National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, and the promise of the future for deaf-blind children. (KW)

Author is a member of the James Committee which authored the James Report in Educational Planning Paper No. 1, Teacher Education and Training" and Paper No. 2, Student Numbers in Higher Education in England and Wales." (MB)