This paper argues for an integrated approach to adult education which would require an examination of basic human needs and national development planning each in its own terms. The paper's argument is centered on liberation and participation as ends, not means: Education, development, and planning must be seen and acted on as an integrated whole.…

After reading about the problems of absenteeism in recent issues of the NASSP Bulletin, the authors felt other readers would like to know about the plan the Las Cruces (N.M.) schools implemented. They say the plan curbed absenteeism considerably and report the data to support their conclusion. (Editor)

Placing children by developmental level can result in more effective teaching and learning--and happier students. (Editor/RK)

Presents the background, context, and methodology of a futures project in a rural Appalachian school district. Of the 29 office staffs and principals in the county, 15-17 volunteered for this project. (Author/IRT)

Describes a single futures, decision-oriented research project conducted in a large urban school district administrative staff development program. (Author/IRT)

Clifford Stoll's skeptical look at the computer mania besetting education raises issues about computerization and networking costs, the relationship between accessing information and becoming educated, and the role of human interaction in learning. By placing the computer before the curriculum, are proponents providing the best education possible…

A program developed by the Association for Curriculum and Supervision Development and Group Decisions Support Systems, Inc., aims to enhance accountability and improve school district/community communication. Scoreboards for Schools addresses inadequacies of current financial reporting systems by providing tightly linked planning strategies for…

Explores the multifaceted nature of giftedness and describes the Total Talent Portfolio (TTP), a framework for talent development of gifted students that requires giving equal attention to interests and learning styles as well as to cognitive abilities. Explains the major dimensions of the TTP. (CR)

Describes discussions and changes currently taking place within the National Education Association concerning its relationship with the American Federation of Teachers and school improvement. Addresses the need to revitalize America's public schools from within by pursuing an aggressive agenda of excellence and reform and empowering teachers as…

Discusses the Dallas Independent School District's decision to adopt an integrated technology infrastructure and the importance of vision planning for long term goals. Outlines the vision planning process: first draft; environmental projection; restatement of vision in terms of market projections, anticipated customer needs, suspected competitor…

Examined the status of early childhood education (ECE) in 18 middle eastern and north African countries, incorporating country profiles, ECE institutions, teachers, and children. Identified the critical issues needing priority attention, and a set of indicators that could be used by educational planners and policymakers for monitoring and…

A study chronicled the use of a process of planning for paraeducator supports by teams in 46 schools in 13 states during the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years. Findings indicated that the process assisted school teams in self-assessing their paraeducators practices, identifying priorities, and developing action plans and implementing them.…

Focuses on Swaziland (Africa) as an example of how colonial British influence and ad hoc design affected African educational systems. Concludes present day educational systems can only be understood through complete evaluation of the complex interaction of social, political, socioeconomic, and cultural issues that shaped United Kingdom educational…

Discusses the role of land grants in university development. Focuses on the Morrell Land Grant Act of 1862 and 1890, an educational history landmark that provided opportunities for all socioeconomic levels of students. Speculates on whether land grant ideals will continue to be applied to future higher education. (KDR)