Photographs and descriptions of four award-winning projects selected at the Association of School Business Officials' annual meeting: (1) Stafford Community Educational Complex (Texas), (2) Father Flanagan Alternative High School (Nebraska), (3) Davis Middle School (Wyoming), and (4) Lake Washington Vocational Technical Institute (Washington).…

From the 79 outstanding projects, representing the full range of educational facilities featured in this special issue, the jury has awarded citations to 9 particularly outstanding projects. Descriptions, the jury's comments, photographs or drawings, and some floor plans are included. (MLF)

The dramatic use of bold colors in the interior design of the Greenhill Middle School in Dallas, Texas, is an example of how a learning environment can stimulate student interest and enthusiasm. (Author/MLF)

This report provides a comprehensive picture of the history and current state of the Pell Grant program. Using data from various federal sources, notably the Pell Grant program annual reports and the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, the report tracks key indicators of the growth and distribution of Pell Grants over the program's history…

These 12 issues, representing 1 calendar year (1999) of "The Library of Congress Information Bulletin," contain information on Library of Congress new collections and program developments, lectures and readings, financial support and materials donations, budget, honors and awards, Web sites and digital collections, new publications,…

Stockton State College in New Jersey shows thoughtful planning with respect to ecology and effective use of the systems approach. (Author/MLF)

An award-winning facility that is a superior expression of the latest in construction techniques -- techniques that are paring away at wastes in construction time and money, while maintaining structural quality. A related article is EA 504 766 (American School and University; v46 n7 Mar '74.) (Author)

Jefferson County (Colorado), because of an elementary school science program and a junior high school applied program, was among the six school systems honored by the National Science Teachers Association for exemplary science programs. Specific characteristics of the Colorado programs, and those common to all successful science programs, are…

The Australian Mathematics Competition was designed around the content of common school mathematics, and thus is intended for almost all mathematics students, not just exceptional ones. The competition's conceptual and organizational basis and the three levels of competition papers are described. Sample questions are included. (MNS)

Engineering geology activities in government and the private sector are highlighted. Also highlighted are conferences in this field, awards presented at conferences (including an award to an undergraduate geology student), and a new publication "Geotechnology in Massachusetts." (JN)

Presents brief biographical sketches and achievements of the 1982 outstanding earth science teachers from each National Association of Geology Teachers region. Also includes list of state winners. (JN)

Outlines steps in establishing a History Day program. Purposes of History Day are to stimulate greater interest in history among students and to encourage innovative teaching. The culmination is an awards ceremony for student projects. (KC)

The Undergraduate Science Center at Harvard University provides interiors that are an "appropriate science environment, attractive to students," the jury said in selecting it for one of the 1979 AIA Honor Awards. (Author/MLF)

An AIA Honor Award was presented for an athletic facility at St. Mary's College. All elements are exposed and painted bright colors to differentiate functions. Walls are transparent panels to admit as much light as possible. (Author/MLF)