The author predicts that lack of cooperation by teachers' unions will be the primary block to implementation of merit pay, peer review, an extended school year, and other reforms. The conclusion is that unions will support reforms in the interest of teachers and oppose those threatening job security or compensation. (MJL)

Distance education--that is, offering courses by Internet, video, or other forms outside the classroom--has changed considerably in recent years and is a growing force in postsecondary education. More than a decade ago, concerns about fraud and abuse by some correspondence schools led to federal restrictions on, among other things, the percentage…

The bibliography presents over 100 citations of papers, articles, and reports on diverse aspects of the administration of intensive English language programs. The works are produced by both individuals and organizations. Citations include basic bibliographic information and a brief annotation. Topics addressed include: specific program profiles…

This publication presents some of the highlights of financial information summarized from the national collections of vocational education and training (VET) data in Australia for 1998. The report includes detailed statistics for Australia, its eight states and territories, and the Australian National Training Authority. The financial information…

Author examined the relationship of educational cost to educational quality while considering the issue of school finance reform. (RK)

Describes a field study in which the mathematics portion of the PLATO Basic Skills Learning System was used in remedial courses for high school and adult education students at three Florida high schools. Analysis shows that the PLATO system is effective and cost-efficient. (JJD)

An analysis of the rate of return on educational investment for students of accounting is performed to illustrate that, in economic terms, those who work full-time while studying in association-sponsored programs receive a greater return on human capital investment than graduates of two-year colleges. (SK)

Principals can improve programs by becoming science advocates (to teachers, students, and parents), constructing and pushing a science curriculum plan, ensuring annual funds for science materials, providing needed inservice experiences, monitoring the program, and handling likely problems. A 73-item checklist is provided for evaluating current…

Discusses a study estimating the instructional, administrative, and per-pupil costs of implementing school-based support teams in special education programs in three New York City districts. Draws on the results to describe the problems of defining and estimating special education costs in urban schools, and of interpreting cost-related…

Compares between the component and the modules (system) approaches which are used to teach electronics at Croydon High School, Australia. The author presents some personal views from his experience of teaching both ways. (HM)

The director of Woodberry Forest Summer School outlines the implementation and operation of his program as a model for similar endeavors. (SJL)

Six major factors that could affect the future of collegiate athletics were considered by the American Council on Education's Commission on Collegiate Athletics. They are: demographic trends, economics and costs, personal values, individual participation patterns, changing patterns of institutional sports programs, and regulation. (JMD)

Suggests that GCE and CSE boards need to bury their differences if progress is to be made on the 16-plus proposals. (Editor)

This analysis, intended for state-level decision-makers, is divided into three main sections--measurement of the positive impacts of the program, measurement of the costs of the program, and study of impacts relative to costs. (Author/IRT)