Argues that although moderate Federal deregulation of education may be beneficial, there is a risk that more radical forms of deregulation, such as the diversion of tax revenues to nonpublic schools, is likely to diminish social cohesion in general and equal educational opportunity in particular. (Author/GC)

A teacher who once relied on a reading skills program describes her conversion to an approach that emphasizes the reading of books. A substantial part of each class period is set aside for free reading time. A sampling of book projects used to focus students' efforts is included. (PP)

The manner in which coaches are hired affects their professional attitudes toward both their teaching and coaching roles. Considerations in the hiring process should include: (1) a philosophy of the school, community, and the physical education and athletic programs; (2) written job descriptions, reviews of candidates, and conditions of…

Describes the development and implementation of a training program for new on-campus recruiters. The program utilized a simulated recruiting trip to a college campus. Lists benefits to both the college and the company. (RC)

Examines the shortcomings of traditional counselor selection and training procedures, and presents suggestions for improving them vis-a-vis human rights counseling. Discusses recruitment and admission issues in counselor selection and the goals of human rights counseling. (Author/RC)

This summary of the annual meeting of the New England Library Association presents highlights of presentations on federal aid futures, public relations and internal communications, building and maintaining a videocassette collection, online catalogs, and approval plans, as well as remarks by book award winners, another author, and a publisher.…

Presents and discusses the resolution concerning reading material availability that was passed by delegates at the 1980 convention of the International Reading Association in response to pressures from special interest groups. (FL)

Describes principal William Corbett and the characteristics that make him an effective principal; his foremost strength is commitment to the instructional program. (JM)

Discusses the problems involved in matching differences between learners and differences between different types of media to improve the learning process. Thirty-eight references are cited. (CHC)

An annual review of papers that fall into three categories: empirical studies, conceptual papers of direct relevance to future research, or reviews of research literature. Topics covered include assessment, vocational choice, job search, career patterns, motivation, work outcomes, and interventions. Notes research trends and the broadening…

Describes an approach to the utilization of news items and ads from a local newspaper in the culture and civilization classes of a French language program for foreign students. Suggests criteria for the selection of materials by students and provides examples of "grids" that facilitate the content analysis of texts. (MES)

Examines the need for integrating assumptions about learning processes with the decisions typically made when designing instructional systems. The relationships between learning theory and instructional design are discussed, and suggestions offered for improving the design process. Extensive references are included. (Author/BK)

A follow-up study of applicants denied admission for graduate and professional training at the University of South Carolina, College of Social Work, is described including method, findings, interpretation, and recommendation. The rejections/career-counseling interview is seen to be a useful service for both the applicant and program involved. (MLW)

In 1975, an experimental school program was introduced into three Indian villages, in order to make school schedules, curriculum, and teaching more relevant to village life; to select local residents as teachers; and to involve parents in planning. This article describes this program's implementation and notes its subsequent extension. (Author/SJL)

Reports on the author's shift from depending on popular adolescent novels to the more traditional "classics" as the reading materials for his literature classes. (RL)