The author proposes a consumer education night for the community, sponsored by the school to generate new interest in the consumer education course while making a contribution to community life. Specific steps in planning the event are provided. (AG)

Written to give guidance to persons planning shorthand courses, who are not themselves specialists in the subject, the article describes five systems, the claims made for each and its disadvantages (Pitman Classic, Pitman Script, Gregg, Speedwriting, Teeline). Considerations affecting choice of systems are outlined briefly. (AJ)

Discussed four different levels on which environmental teaching should be conducted. (Author/RK)

Discussed the development and implementation of programs in the arts. (RK)

Discussed a treatment program for drug addicts and evaluated the frequently unsophisticated approach to drug abuse problem solving. (RK)

The development of non-traditional degree programs should be encouraged in those institutions of higher education which have the capability to do them well. Proper planning in preparation for the non-traditional student is important. (AG)

Discusses reasons why Americans should learn languages in a world becoming increasingly and simultaneously international and complex. (RL)

Summaries of three papers presented at a panel discussion at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Modern Language Association, November 1, 1973, Chicago, Illinois. (RL)

Resolution of drug abuse problems is apparently encountering difficulties because of our methods of attacking them. We are directing more money and effort to treatment and rehabilitation than to prevention. It is time to look at the problem in its proper perspective: namely prevention and a willingness on the part of some of us to admit it exists.…

Article considers the most effective method for instructing trainees and employees. As well, it resolves the significance of program versus medium. (RK)

Success in seeking program fund grants from federal or foundation sources may depend upon the manner in which agencies prepare and present their proposals. This article offers some guidelines. (Author/ST)

To overcome a shortage of teachers in the field of vocational-industrial education laboratory teachers, Virginia designed a new B. S. degree pre-service teacher education program. The program's components are described in this article. (AG)

Profile training should be designed to develop the four basic interaction skills of situation analysis, interaction objective establishment, behavior planning, and behavior monitoring. (KP)

Outlines the development of and need for a multi-ethnic literature program for the elementary grades. (MM)