Reviews United States educational history and development in the light of the present criticism of our school systems. (RK)

Historically, attendance at American schools has gone up when the economy has gone down, and new educational programs have been devised to accomodate the additional student population. The author tells how it was during the Great Depression and comments on differences and similarities between then and now. (Editor/RK)

Describes uses of the computer in the development of a laboratory to assist in music learning. (Editor/RK)

A plea is made for a rational and humane effort to reconcile conflicting forces in a genuine movement of faculty development. Faculty members are pulled in two directions: one toward improving performance, and the other toward accountability, retrenchment, or budget cutting. (LBH)

Guatemala set out in 1992 to increase access to education in remote areas. Its National Community-managed Program for Educational Development (PRONADE) has evolved from a small, innovative pilot program in 19 rural communities, to a nationwide program reaching over 4,100 communities and 445,000 children. PRONADE is one of the most proactive…

As the field of school administration gravitated toward conceptions of leadership based on business management and social-science research, its educational roots atrophied over the course of the 20th century. This paper makes the case for a new conceptual foundation for the profession and presents a possible framework for recasting the concept of…

In this book, the evolution of educational beliefs, curriculum content, and classroom practices the work of teachers, and conceptions of motivation are addressed. The book contains seven chapters: (1) "Education and Society, 1900-2000: Selected Snapshots of Then and Now" (Sharon L. Nichols and Thomas L. Good); (2) "Teachers' Work…

This report examines the viability of creating a new-schools incubator and identifies appropriate incubator services. A new-schools incubator, an entirely new organization designed to provide expertise and support to school founders during their planning process, may meet the needs of school founders facing the challenges of planning effective new…

Covering the academic years 1996-97 and 1997-98, this report focuses on activities of the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) since the 1996-97 review, and includes a response to recommendations that were made in that review. The paper is divided into two parts--Part A: "Biennial…

This collection of previously published essays and articles by the author outlines an approach to school research that is meant to prepare students to explore the most demanding and essential questions of life with independence, skill and confidence. The book describes strategies to make student questioning and research central to schooling, and…

Good basic education depends on several factors working in harmony. The first is that students be healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Other essentials include an enabling policy environment and transparent management; a curriculum that reflects the society's values and aspirations for learning; and community support for education and parents'…

Author Challenges the vociferous critics that he feels have grossly exaggerated the causes for concern in the American school system. (Editor)

Author feels that the success of an educational innovation should not be judged on whether it fulfills its promise 100 percent, but on whether it moves education closer to its goal. (Editor)

Not willing to join those critics who toll the death bell for American schools, this author suggests appropriate action for revitalizing schools. (Editor)