Early reading looked at from the perspectives of people with whom a school administrator works: parents, staff, researchers. Cites studies which document importance of parents as teachers. Believes staff should recognize importance of involving parents in early childhood education programs.

This biennial report highlights the major programs and activities organized, supported, and implemented by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asian and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, based in Bangkok, Thailand, in the fields of education, science, social and human sciences, culture, and…

This study by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies collected data on actual conditions of teaching Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) to children coming to Japan without the language. The study analyzed tasks that needed to be addressed, presented ideas on teaching syllabi and student evaluation, and submitted policy recommendations for schools…

A study examined parent involvement in decision making in the Smart Start early childhood programs in North Carolina. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and surveys. Findings indicated that both the interested public and the Smart Start board members agreed that having parents involved in decisions about how Smart Start money…

Described educational programs funded by the Federal Government. Programs are presented in categories or groupings that indicate whether they serve individuals or institutions and the nature of their support. (Author/RK)

Vocational business education is alive and doing well. A perusal of the literature for more than a quarter of a century indicates the recurrence and persistence of some problems in programs, methods, standards, and administration and leadership. (Editor/JS)

Raises concern that agribusiness programs may be initiated at the expense of production agriculture and student needs. (SB)

Suggestions for getting teachers truly involved in inservice training programs. (LS)

A generalized model for successful coordination of grants and funded projects. (Editor)

Successful supervised farming programs result from careful and prudent planning; however, encouraging students to adequately plan such programs is a difficult task for most teachers. (DM)

Cites five strategic management factors accounting for the achievements in serving adult and community needs at three community colleges: presidential and board support; the organizational status given to community service programs; performance of change agent roles; diversity of needs assessment and community involvement methods; and favorable…

Identifies, using the Monitor Model, the problem of teaching English as a second language (TESL) as managerial and presumes that it does not indicate a lack in the underpinnings of the TESL fields. Proposes that the solution is to integrate TESL programs with larger resettlement programs. (Author/MK)