Nominees for the 1997 Australia Rural Education Award included a program that allowed rural students to follow a young man sailing around the world; a music, dance, and drama competition for rural students; a music camp; a bandicoot conservation project; an agricultural education program; and student documentation of the history of a local rural…

Argues that international translated literature, seldom available in U.S. classrooms and libraries, fosters tolerance and cultural understanding. Offers an overview of the purpose of the Batchelder Award (awarded every year to a U.S. publisher for the most outstanding translated children's book), and includes annotated list of annual award…

Includes reports from the National Endowment for the Humanities, discussing grants, federal-state partnerships, and a directory of state humanities councils; and from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Programs, including state-administered programs, funding, national leadership grant awards, Native American grants, and national…

Describes the award-winning title building, including its educational context and design goals. Includes building plans, photographs, and reviewer comments. (EV)

Describes the award-winning designs of several K-8 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 several middle schools, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the designers and construction costs. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)

Presents a brief biography of Peter Sis, an author and illustrator of children's books. Includes awards he has won; extension activities; and annotated bibliographies of books written and illustrated by Sis, selected books illustrated by Sis, audiobooks, videorecordings, sources for biographical information, and information on the Web. (LRW)

Outlines the highlights of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2001 Baltimore convention. Explains the Teacher of Excellence Awards, which identifies outstanding high school English language arts teachers. Comments on a selection of a new editor for the "English Journal," and details new initiatives as well as the Portland…

Describes the award-winning designs of three school and college buildings. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Describes the award-winning designs of 34 postsecondary schools. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Explains the goals and how school systems can participate in the Certificate of Excellence Program of the Association of School Business Officials International. (MLF)

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education's Teacher of the Year John Roth teaches students that conclusions shouldn't come easily, encouraging them to question everything they hear, read, or assume, including what he says. (MSE)

Presents interview with Jack Shingleton, recipient of the College Placement Council's 1987 Outstanding Professional Award. Interview reviews Shingleton's career at Michigan State University, discusses his biggest challenge as placement director, and describes his views on the significant issues facing the field. (ABL)

Lists the American Library Association's 1995 guide to the best children's books and young adult literature, and recommends more than 380 books, 24 videos and films, and 7 computer software programs for all reading skills and age levels. A sidebar includes information on 1994 and 1995 Newbery and Caldecott award winners. (JKP)

This interview with Brenda Jean Robbins, a Florida music therapist and teacher selected as 1995 Teacher of the Year by the Council for Exceptional Children, reveals her views about music therapy, goals, relationship of music therapy to the special education classroom, musical performance, and getting parents involved. (DB)