Notes that trends during the past decades have shown that, within a power structure favoring inequality, economic growth leads to greater economic disparities and educational growth to greater educational disparities. (WL)

Proposes three objectives: assure every child the right to attend school, insure that children learn once they are enrolled, and provide ways for children to learn when school is not the most appropriate place for them to learn. (Author/AM)

Notes that attention and action should focus on three institutions: the family, the school, and the big city. (Author/AM)

Guidelines, advice and suggestions to make student teaching a rich experience. (Editor)

Author has just completed his third spell at the Department of Education and Science. Here the ex-Minister of State looks at some of the policy initiatives which he had been involved in during the past two years. (Editor/RK)

Following a brief discussion of Finland's adult educational development and the educational passivity in rural areas, the perspectives that were opened to the inhabitants of rural Finland by the work of the Adult Education Committee is discussed. (SH)

Describes a proposed national crusade in Iran designed to achieve by 1988 at least 85 percent literacy within the age group 7 to 50 years. The crusade is discussed in terms of mobilization of illiterates and social change agents, organization of the crusade, educational approaches, basic education objectives, changes in knowledge and behavior, and…

Concentrates on the fit between an educational strategy like nonformal education and a development problem. Explores the thesis that it is important to delineate the character and function of educational strategies both formal and nonformal, in terms of their potential for addressing varying human contexts. (Editor/RK)

Career and vocational education for the handicapped are defined in view of their respective contributions to the educational process. Components affecting vocational education's role in career education are also discussed, i.e., teacher preparation, teacher attitudes, educational planning, coordination of services, and physical modifications. (SH)

Based on the authors' experiences in formulating a planning model for Oklahoma State University, this article emphasizes the importance of maintaining both quality and vitality throughout the planning process. All units of the university are encouraged to evaluate their relative merit according to established criteria, and are allowed to compete…

This European view of medical education emphasizes its role as a partner with health services and other forms of sociopolitical action to achieve societal health goals. Prevalent organizational structures and concepts of medical education are inadequate for this purpose. (LBH)

Discusses the Education Policy Conference convened by Clark, Greene, Marburger, Roberston, Davies, Halperin, Riessman, and Sexton. Asserts that "schools can best serve the children and communities for whom schooling is synonymous with opportunity. The participatory emphasis in schools begins to build public control into that public service…

A study involving 92 general educators and 114 special educators that examined perceptions of actual and preferred preassessment-related team activities and preferred permanent team members, found agreement on existing and preferred preassessment-related activities (clarifying students' problems, developing general curriculum interventions, and…

Shows how teachers may use multidisciplinary, observational approaches to help students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other students succeed in school. The needs of students with TBI are described, and educational planning guidelines are presented. A chart illustrates the effects of TBI, student needs, and teaching strategies. (CR)

Contains four presentations on teacher professional and personal growth: "The Elephant's Child as Caregiver," (Elizabeth Jones) on the importance of curiosity; and interviews with several teachers--(1) "Teachers and Then Some: Profiles of Three Teachers"; (2) "Becoming Planners: Finding Time and Insight"; and (4) "Backing Away Helpfully: Some…