Ways in which the National Reading Center can help business, industry, and occupational training agencies expand and develop reading programs for disadvantaged adults are explored in this publication. An annotated bibliography provides basic information sources such as periodicals, instructional materials, and other information services. Company…

The first part of the newsletter is devoted to three excerpts on higher education. Several solutions are suggested for reformation of education at the university level, including one of implementing a policy of allowing an interval period between leaving school and entering the university. The second part of the newsletter describes steps…

This issue of Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Newsletter reports on several activities in which the BSCS group is engaged. A progress report includes information about revised publications, films and slides, activities abroad, and summer institutes. A progress report of the program for mentally handicapped students is included.…

The first part of this issue of the newsletter reprints an English article summarizing the development of performance contracting in U. S. schools. The second part contains extracts from the educational press of twelve European countries. Extracts in English describe possible new post-secondary educational institutions in Austria; the status of…

In this newsletter, a description of the "Study Methods in Mathematics Project" is given. Name, place, project leader, time schedule, objective, personnel, subjects, research methods, research data, and the purpose of the project are all briefly described. A short annotated bibliography of publications related to the project is included.…

This report examines the educational characteristics of science and engineering personnel employed by the Federal Government, including professional and non-professional personnel in non-science and engineering occupations who have their highest college level degree in science or engineering as of January, 1974. Information is provided on the…

This special issue of the newsletter contains excerpts from 6 documents selected by the editors from among all papers produced in member nations of the Council of Europe in 1976. The documents were chosen as discussing major issues in educational reform. Three of the reports appear in French, and include excerpts on education taken from President…

This newsletter presents: an essay by Dr. Bentley Glass recalling his personal experiences with the early development of BSCS; an essay by Dr. William V. Mayer, Director of BSCS, outlining in detail the BSCS process of curriculum development, including detailed flow charts; and a guide to BSCS learning programs and materials. (SL)

Contains excerpts from ASEP Newsletters on safety in the science room, making and using compost, energy, unified science, and a variety of other topics. (CP)

When done properly, a school newsletter can be a valuable public relations tool. To keep newsletters informative and effective, principals should allow sufficient time, personnel, and funding. Tips are offered as to tone, writing style, readability, format, and involvement of parents and local businesses. (MLH)

Lists and describes databases that provide software reviews and directories, and that focus on particular applications, including engineering, education, libraries, microcomputers, and general business. A directory of these databases is provided which includes the database producer, starting date, updating frequency, and online access vendor. (CLB)

Reviews new educational materials designed for microcomputer use: compact disk encyclopedia derived from "Grolier's Academic American Encyclopedia"; "PC Word Power," vocabulary enhancement game; "Public Domain Software on File," 250 programs for Apple II microcomputer users; "RightWriter," program designed to teach effective writing; "Kansas…

Describes the methods a school board used to recruit students for its vocational education programs. Methods include buying radio time and running public service announcements on radio, newspaper advertisements, direct mail, billboards, newsletters, slide/tape presentations, brochures, displays at shopping malls, and promotional items (calendars,…

This document comprises four issues of a quarterly newsletter about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and efforts to enroll eligible children in the program. Each issue provides information on related national news events, future events and publications of the Children's Defense Fund, and outreach initiatives in various states. Some…

These documents compose the Learning Resources Association of California Community Colleges (LRACCC) newsletters for the 1999-2000 academic year. The first issue features a position paper on why learning resources require professionally trained managers. The Learning Resources administrators must possess a Masters or Ph.D. in Library and…