Proposes a prevention program based on public relations, outreach interviews, education and training. Also discussed are paternal involvement, hospital visitation, home visitation, and adjunct activities. (RH)

A few years ago the synthesizer was an expensive musical instrument. Today prices have dropped tremendously. Explains why the synthesizer is not out of reach of the school classroom and how a solid instructional program can be developed with its use. (Editor/RK)

Contends that a well-prepared "capture plan" can mean the difference between winning or losing a procurement opportunity. States that the plan can become a tool for use while assembling a proposal team. Provides information regarding the content of a typical plan--from details needed for a basic program summary to steps required to conduct…

Examines significant new business proposal efforts for United States Department of Defense contracts. Identifies six "pillars" of a contractor's proposal preparation costs. Derives a formula that characterizes proposal preparation costs. Demonstrates that a quick, accurate cost model can be developed for proposal publishing. (RS)

Aggressive school districts are pursuing and winning grants from federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate groups. Provides an overview of grant seeking to strengthen and enhance educational programs. Explains elements of writing a proposal, offers a suggested timetable for proposal development, and lists 15 resources for finding and…

Sets forth a proposal for a new organization, the Two-Year College Association (under the aegis of the National Council of Teachers of English), intended to give a more precise identity and greater visibility to two-year college teachers than is possible within the present national Two-Year College Council. (SR)

Identifies 11 techniques for procuring grants in religious education. Outlines project personalization, clarity of proposal, naming intended outcomes and evaluation of project, flexibility, avoiding jargon, finding common goals with prospective donors, recognizing your limits and perceived image, having realistic hopes, persistence and…

Successful grants management depends on understanding types of grants and sources of grant funding, writing multiple proposals, and managing and closing out grant projects. Ensuring renewal necessitates adhering to funder requirements, maintaining positive relations, and reporting effectively. (SK)

Various forms of practitioner research have received attention for potential to improve schools, yet few studies focus on social circumstances of projects and schools which make potential easier or more difficult to recognize. The "Taking Stock" project in a California elementary school combines teacher and collaborative-action research.…

The middle grades are a time of change for adolescent learners. Middle schoolers are in the process of refining their social skills and their self-concept. They begin taking responsibility for their education and making decisions about their own learning. They start planning for college and careers, understanding for the first time how their…

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides several funding opportunities that can assist states in designing, developing, and implementing statewide education longitudinal data systems. These new and enhanced information systems will enable states to track student progress within and across the secondary and postsecondary education…

This case study describes the process of proposing and implementing a wiki for use in an academic library setting, based on the process used by Iowa State University Library. Using the Iowa State University Library Wiki as a model, this article lays out the decisions necessary at each step of the process of establishing a new wiki. Control of…

Through successive rounds of negotiations, the World Trade Organization (WTO) encourages countries to commit their higher education system to the mandates of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). The WTO is an organization committed to the aggressive trade liberalization of services like higher education. This ideology, known as…

The current project brings together academic and governmental specialists from Cambodia, Laos, and Viet Nam (CLV), in a collaborative study of the prospects for distance education (DE) in those countries. The study's overall objectives are to: (1) survey and take stock of existing educational scenarios and problems in CLV; (2) document the…

The proceedings of the inaugural session of this UNESCO-sponsored seminar, which reviewed new developments in higher education in the Asia and Pacific region and formulated a proposal for the establishment of a regional resource center for distance education, are presented in four chapters. The first introduces the seminar's purpose, summarizes…