Describes the International Association of School Librarianship, including a historical background, global networks, publications, awards programs, public relations, and conferences. (LRW)

Presents bibliographies of notable books, best books for young adults, audiobooks for young adults, notable children's books, notable children's videos, notable recordings for children, and notable software and Web sites for children; discusses bestsellers; and lists literary prizes awarded in 2001. (LRW)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 41 nonfiction books that are suitable for middle school/junior high school readers, address curricular needs or personal reading interests, were published in 2001, were nominated for consideration by the publisher, and contain some element that raises them above other books on the topic. (LRW)

Describes the award-winning designs of several elementary schools, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the designers and construction costs. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)

Describes the award-winning designs of 35 elementary schools. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Describes the award-winning designs of 21 middle schools. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Describes the award-winning designs of 30 high schools. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

The Fund for the Improvement and Reform of Schools and Teaching (FIRST) was created in 1988 to encourage and reward innovative educational projects. The subsidiary Family/School Partnership program awards federal grants to local education agencies promoting a better balance between home and school education practices. This article lists grant…

A sample of school business leaders was surveyed to document their experiences with and opinions about the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Analyzes responses from 90 participating districts and 80 nonparticipating districts from a total of 36 states. (MLF))

Describes assessment procedures used to select winners of the EDUCOM/NCRIPTAL (National Center for Research to Improve Postsecondary Teaching and Learning) Higher Education Software Awards program; presents the evaluative criteria used for software assessment; and lists the award-winning software for 1987. (32 references) (LRW)

A broad outline is provided of 12 of the basics that form the framework for any successful school antidrug program. Each one is illustrated by case studies culled from the 47 programs that received the United States Department of Education's second annual drug-free school recognition award (1988-89). (MLF)

Palatine High School in Chicago, Illinois, honors average students who try hard. Teachers are urged to look beyond the high-profile students and seek out the quiet achievers. (MLF)

Provides a brief history of the American Society of Indexers (ASI) and assesses its position among other organizations, such as ASIS, involved with the organization of information. Topics discussed include the annual award for best monograph index; the ASI newsletter; and publicity to convey the importance of quality indexing. (LRW)

From a businessman's viewpoint, the New American Schools Development Corporation (NASDC) offers a singular opportunity to help this nation create a Saturn-like experience for education, school by school. As Saturn revolutionized the way cars are built, NASDC can revolutionize the way children are taught. The 11 winning projects have real potential…

This article describes the increasing role of business in sponsoring Grand Awards for the top high school science students in each of 13 disciplines of the International Science and Engineering Fair. Phillips Petroleum Company and other businesses sponsor the student science awards to recognize gifted and talented students and to motivate other…