Highlights activities of the National Science Teachers' Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) program. The program involves searching for exemplary programs which can become models for designing new programs. A list of six SESE exemplars chosen for onsite study is provided. (JN)

Part of a special issue on organizational research utilization, this article analyzes two National Institute of Education programs--the Research and Development Utilization Program and the Experimental Schools Program--and finds that a key reason for nonutilization of research is the "policy vacuum" in which research is conducted.…

Learning disabled, educable mentally retarded, trainable mentally retarded, and gifted students (fifth through eighth grade) participated in a supplemental computer-assisted project in the Farrell Middle School (Farrell, Pennsylvania) to improve students' skills in the areas of computation, concept development, problem solving, and application.…

Based on responses from 268 classroom teachers and 58 speech-language pathologists, a regional inservice training program was designed to meet the needs of professionals working with hearing impaired children. (SB)

Presents a historical view of university laboratory schools. Discusses the changing functions of the schools since their nineteenth-century inception. Recalls that initially they provided teaching practice, while today observation, demonstration, and experimentation are paramount. Underscores the need to emphasize laboratory schools' value to…

The Brookline Early Education Project (BEEP) is a demonstration model in which a public school system assumes responsibility for the health education of children from birth to five years. This early school health program was designed to work collaboratively with existing health care facilities in the community. (JN)

Describes the Work Equity Project (WEP) in Minnesota, a demonstration project funded by the Employment and Training Administration to place welfare recipients in training and employment programs leading to private, nonsubsidized jobs. WEP offices consolidate social service delivery systems otherwise spread among a number of agencies. (MF)

Discusses selected activities of six community education-work councils sponsored by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC). Suggests ways of increasing planning effectiveness to colleges interested in initiating a council and cites AACJC reports on the program. (AYC)

This 1971-1973 evaluation of Lincoln County's Exemplary Career Education Project showed that project students in grades 1-6 excelled control groups in language development, mathematics, and occupational awareness. Ninth and tenth graders improved in attitudes and competence related to career maturity. Student, parent, teacher, and community…

Describes the Women's Action Alliance Non-Sexist Child Development Project designed to help parents, teachers, aides and school administrators combat sex role stereotyping in the preschool classroom. (BF/JH)

A successful program of teaching history through student analysis of issues is described. The course involves introductory presentation by the teacher, document study by students, group discussion, research and concluding seminar by students. This approach motivates students, allows them to form and express opinions, and develops critical…

A set of program planning guides that include seven areas (1) Agricultural Production, (2) Agricultural Supplies and Services, (3) Agricultural Mechanics, (4) Agricultural Products, (5) Ornamental Horticulture, (6) Agricultural Resources, and (7) Forestry, were developed and introduced to high school applied biological and agricultural occupations…

Describes the Fluid Power Technology Program at the Hennepin Technical Center in suburban Minneapolis (Minnesota), where students designed a prototype car which they believe will get 75 miles per gallon and cruise at 70 miles per hour. (HD)

The history of Americans' concern with how youth are prepared to enter the working force is recounted briefly, with emphasis upon contemporary vocational education legislation. One major recent development is cited: Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE), which USOE has chosen to demonstrate nationally via the Vocational Education Act, Part D.…

An Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE) moves from the "hot house" to the field, a number of strategies for program implementation will be tried and examined. These are recounted, as are continuing research and development efforts. Responsibility for long-term institutionalization may reside with the State Agencies of Education.…