The study sampled 145 elementary school handicapped children in order to compare a mainstreamed and self-contained special education program in a large urban school district. (Author/PHR)

Suggests a basic-education radio program as an alternative to traditional literacy education programs. One advantage of radio as an instructional medium is that it is available to most rural poor people. Stresses the need for creating innovative radio programs which are suited to radio's special characteristics. (Author/DB)

Failure in the areas of student social responsibility, social integration, and personal development has led schools to focus on various forms of outcome based education. In this article, three outcome based models are discussed in relation to the current surge of competency based educational programs. (GC)

Describes four ways to earn college credit: credit through correspondence and independent study, credit by examination, credit for noncollegiate sponsored instruction, and credit for past learning experiences. A list of references identifying other alternatives and degree programs is also included. (BM)

The youth-terminal educational system in America ignores the increasing adult needs for further education and systematic lifelong learning opportunities. Continuing education for adults has become a necessary role for institutionalized higher education. To fulfill this role, departures from tradition-oriented higher educational opportunities will…

Criticisms of the printed medium of instruction are made with the implication that a system which relies upon one medium of instruction is unlikely to provide either the kind of resource or the answers a teacher needs. (MN)

Los Angeles' International College is a small, private, unaccredited college with 174 students and without classrooms, library or student center. Its chief assets are the intellects and worldwide reputations of many of its tutors who work closely with student apprentices. (LBH)

This article provides information on the legal principles of due process and least restrictive alternatives, cites pertinent litigation involving these principles in education, and discusses some important educational implications of Public Law 94-142. (MB)

The author examines current opinions that schools inhibit progress and that education is conservative, consolidates inequality among people, and passes on outdated information. Freedom of choice in the direction of education is supported, but a need is seen for a structured system of teaching how to learn. (AV)

Discusses the issue of informal versus structured programs for preschool children. Reviews the development of and rationale behind traditional child-centered programs and suggests that more research on informal education is necessary. (BD)

Rockland Community College's Israel Program is more than the usual junior year abroad, offering a student a personal program of study affiliated with one of 17 participating Israeli institutions. Travel and work experience are often integrated into the study curriculum. (LBH)

The growing Latino alliances have provided for reflection and analysis of, and action to solve, such problems as political underrepresentation, biased testing procedures, monolingual English school policies, and sky-rocketing costs. (NQ)

Columbus Ohio's unorthodox experiment in the fact of winter fuel shortages offers some highly persuasive lessons for long-term school reform. (Author)

Although the Pueblo (Colorado) School District's student dropout rate compares favorably with national and state data, the community found the disproportionate number of Hispanic dropouts unacceptable. This article describes the district's efforts to reorganize staff, strengthen existing programs, and institute teen mother, inhouse suspension,…

The authors explore the literature related to sex stereotyping in the labor force and as part of vocational education. In their call for change, they present 10 suggestions for those interested in designing treatment programs to assist both males and females in overcoming barriers to nontraditional jobs and training programs. (Author)