This analysis of the turn of the century public policy debates on state provision of school meals brings to light the political forces that continue to determine the health and well-being of urban school children. (JD)

By focusing on the client's psychosocial and vocational problems in a group setting, the skills requisite to rehabilitation can be adequately developed. Structured Experiental Training, a group model using the principles of goal involvement, enhances clients' ability to take responsibility and become more active in their own rehabilitation.…

A discussion of the role and initiatives of the Committee of Principals in the governance of Scottish teacher education. (SJL)

Describes how the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) lost its authority to assert Title IX jurisdiction over all the employment practices of schools and colleges. Outlines the arguments HEW used in its losing effort to gain control. (Author/IRT)

Describes the development, current programs, and future aspirations of a national agency in Scotland which provides educational technology services to those in education and training. It is suggested that the Scottish Council could be used as a model for those wishing to establish similar support agencies. (LLS)

Summarizes the environmental education efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Public Awareness. Among the activities described are development of health education materials, production of lessons dealing with environmental laws, and participation in the International Year of the Child. (WB)

A primary challenge for academic administrators is to survive the 1980s with a strong, diverse system of higher education that has a healthy and mutually rewarding partnership with the federal government. Institutions must have the courage and integrity to decide when to accept and when to refuse federal aid and regulation. (MSE)

Describes a project conducted by the Illinois Community College Board to: develop an information base; promote information exchange between Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) sponsors and community colleges; conduct needs analyses; identify resources; match meeds and resources; and provide technical assistance. Identifies factors…

Provides an update on what has happened in family day care in New York City since 1974. The pros and cons of this type of day care and prospects for the future are discussed. (Author/MP)

Describing the duties, activities, staff, and budget of the North Carolina Bicycle Program, this article details 11 completed, 9 current, and 9 new Bicycle Program Projects. Journal availability: see RC 503 504. (SB)

Suggests approaches for use by social studies classroom teachers as they develop programs to help high school students understand juvenile delinquency and to develop diversion projects for teenagers. Reviews projects already in existence and suggests resources to help students and teachers gain the necessary background. (DB)

Suggests a decision-making model based on case-management procedures for permanency planning in foster care. Permanency planning is offered as an alternative to counter the drift of children in foster care. (CM)

Considers the application of purposive cooperative structures to guide community colleges in functioning effectively with other community schools and agencies. Provides examples of Charette, Delphi, and Community Forum models and examines established cooperative structures at Lane, Clackamus, and Denver Community Colleges. (CM)

The public health administrative internship program at Western Kentucky University is described along with some typical problem areas and suggested alternative strategies for dealing with them. (JMF)

The president of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) answers some basic questions about accreditation, describes what COPA is and does, and notes how it relates to other organizations involved in or affected by accreditation. He calls COPA the "balance wheel" meshing many accreditation forces for smooth operation. (MF)