Presents a functional analysis of the organizational problems facing secondary schools, develops a typology of dilemmas posed as a result of these problems, and discusses the manner in which various educational agencies have attempted to persuade schools to resolve these dilemmas. (Author/IRT)

This Association has been formed out of recognition of the need to develop, encourage, foster, and support programs that provide equal opportunities for females to enrich their lives through participation in sports. (JD)

Examines concepts and types of organizational commitment and factors common to all commitments. Conceives of commitment as a single, fundamental construct that varies in focus, terms, and time-specific evaluation. (SK)

The theory of "ba" or "space" offers a prescription for fostering the conversion of particular kinds of knowledge (tacit-to-explicit, tacit-to-tacit, etc.). Three corporate groups were observed as they collaborated to develop instructional, Web-based stories intended to capture their tacit organizational understandings. A…

Includes five articles on conference experiences: preplanning for a library conference; top ten reasons to attend an AASL (American Association of School Librarians) national conference; why should you bother to fill out a conference evaluation form; a case for conferences; and AASL tours. (LRW)

Responses from 21 of 100 large British organizations indicated that 7 did not use computers for career development. Among the others, interest is growing and marked by diversity of methods. Advantages were easy administration, information dissemination, and employee ownership. Cited disadvantages were access, confidentiality, and accuracy. (SK)

Describes the songs and accompanying dances of the Ponca tribe's Helushka society--a traditional society of warriors, tribal leaders, and men of exemplary behavior. Includes Ponca (Siouan) transcriptions of 12 songs, with English translations and commentaries. Contains 46 references. (SV)

The World Future Society, an association to study alternative futures and a leading source of futures information, is a nonprofit educational and scientific organization that acts as an impartial clearinghouse for a variety of viewpoints. The society publishes three periodicals, "The Futurist,""Future Survey," and "Futures…

Seeks to clarify the rhetoric about learning organizations; suggests that the term has two senses: an organization that learns and an organization that promotes learning. Asserts that an educational institution's priority is the learning needs of students, who are not analogous to other organization's human resources. (SK)

Presents details about formation of American Art Therapy Association in excerpt from forthcoming publication "A History of Art Therapy in the United States." Discusses events which led up to organization's founding, primary organizers, and controversies surrounding development of professional standards for art therapists. (Author/NB)

Describes the work and achievements of the Validation Board of the Association for Science Education in England. (MKR)

Describes computer networks and conferences dedicated to environmental education and activism. Gives the electronic and surface mail addresses of contacts for the Association for Progressive Communications in 12 countries. (SK)

The executive director of the Council for Exceptional Children introduces this special issue devoted to attention deficit disorder (ADD). He notes the role of the council in providing a forum for researchers, in identifying resources, and in developing a position on the issue of whether ADD should be a separate educational diagnostic category. (DB)

Explains the nature of organizational rhetoric. Examines ways in which organizational rhetoric may be analyzed. Locates the study of organizational rhetoric vis-a-vis organizational communication and rhetorical studies. Urges both critic and practitioner to apprehend the many and varied ways in which contemporary persuasion is organizationally…

Discusses interpretive planning and provides information on how to maximize a sense of ownership shared by managers, staff, and other organizational shareholders. Presents practical and effective plans for providing interpretive services. (CCM)