Emphasis on the specific advantages of PPBS for principals, with special attention to evaluation as a component of PPBS and how it can improve principals' decision-making. (Editor)

Presents a model program for inservice college teacher education which has proven effective in upgrading the instructional quality of seminar participants. (AN)

The author describes a departure from the conventional high school programs and their credits. Lynchburg Learning Center is an effort to restore the spirit of learning in pupils who, under usual circumstances, would have become statistics in the dropout tables. (Editor/MF)

A K-8 computer literacy program in Alexandria, Virginia, schools calls for the use of computers in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The history, concepts, process, and applications of computers are taught. Teachers also receive training in computer literacy in a course taught within the school system. (MLF)

Describes the five-year effort of the Allentown, Pennsylvania School District to develop districtwide final examinations to test the mastery of course objective in its secondary schools. (FL)

Summarizes a survey of 300 middle school principals about their characteristics and their views about the important components of middle schools. (JM)

Advanced and alternative ordinary psychology programs are offered at the secondary level in the United Kindgom. Enrollment is increasing, particularly among women. Universities and the British Psychological Society are not actively involved with the programs. The program content does not emphasize personality growth. (AM)

Discusses the development of the Canadian Heritage Writing Competition and the opportunities it has offered young Canadian writers. (AEA)

The authors question the adequacy of the traditional response by the educational community to the needs of the unemployed and the assumptions inherent in the type of courses provided. (CT)