Article describes the learning experiences of federal interns who gain awareness of the Federal system by exposure to governmental operations. (RK)

In a summary of the studies presented in this theme issue, it is suggested that educational mythology presents an unrealistic picture of the efficacy of schooling. It should be considered that organization of schools contributes to their ineffectiveness-on the job training if incorporated into present educational structures could produce…

The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries' program which seeks to give prospective graduate library students a year of in-service training in various government, national and university libraries is described. Recent application and placement data are analyzed and conclusions concerning present problems and future development…

Article describes Dynamy, an educational program designed to involve young people directly in public affairs in ways that bring self-knowledge and the capacity for effective participation in society. (Author)

Describes and evaluates program which attempted to reduce the alienation that keeps youth within the poverty-failure cycle, through work experience, and personal and vocational counseling. (Author)

The urgent task is to insure that programs in teacher education prepare competent teachers. (JS)

A survey of applied sociologists with a master's degree and earlier studies that examined experiences of applied Ph.D. sociologists showed that Ph.D.'s generate knowledge through research more often than M.A.'s, who apply knowledge through direct service. Otherwise, the work experiences and educational evaluations of the two groups were quite…

Retired school superintendents were asked to comment on problems and sources of pride during their careers. The former superintendents agreed with presently employed colleagues (surveyed in a companion study) on many points; most said their work had been a rewarding experience. Trends affecting job demands are noted. (PP)

Addresses the question of how cooperative education employers view secondary school cooperative education programs. Finds that employers view student attitudes, work motivation skills, and coordinators' activities, first, second, and third in order of importance. (JOW)

Results of 1983 National Society of Professional Engineers salary survey are reported and discussed. In addition, income is reported (in bar graph format) by employer industry/service, major branch of engineering, supervisory/managerial responsibility, level of professional responsibility, regional status, length of experience, metropolitan area,…