Chief Justice Burger urges elected representatives and public administrators to rethink corrections policy and to study the costs and benefits of prison industries. A long-time advocate of prison industries, Chief Justice Burger reviews recent public-private sector ventures to reorient corrections policy. (Author/CT)

The authors identify and discuss four components of teamwork in the Boston Secondary Schools Project: team viewpoints, team roles and power, team projects, and team continuity. The discussion is based on findings from a variety of qualitative and research techniques including interviews, participant observations studies, and content analysis of…

In a comprehensive, nationwide study, the Richardson Foundation surveyed programs for gifted children. Based on survey results, the Pyramid Project is a five-year test in four Texas school districts with a goal of providing appropriate instruction for all above average students of all ages in all subjects every day. (MT)

Studied the effect of changes in the work environment using the Work Environment Scale as pre- and post-test with full-time (N=17) and part-time (N=25) youth workers. Burnout in full-time workers was low and supervisor support was high. Part-time workers evidenced unrealistic expectations of the work environment. (MCF)

The current national criticism of teacher education and teachers should have the effect of worsening the expected teacher shortage by convincing more young people not to enter teaching. The author proposes substantive solutions to increase both the quality and quantity of teachers. (MT)

The study reported here is part of a continuing project with the goal of determining the place of behavioral accounting in the accounting curricula. While the first two studies focused on the graduate accounting curricula and the practitioners' opinions on the subject, this study concentrates on the behavioral accounting content of undergraduate…

Volunteers can help extend and expand all types of programs. Issues and trends of volunteerism in the society and its agencies and organizations are explored. (DF)

The author examines some of the contemporary characteristics of rural America and rural education, what the U.S. Education Department is doing to advance the cause of rural education, and how partnerships in education can help improve rural education. (CT)

Agrees with the preceding author's call for involvement of educational researchers in teacher education. Otherwise, disputes Joyce's claim to be calling for "radical" changes in teacher education, arguing that many of proposed changes have already been endorsed by national associations in the field of teacher education. (CMG)

This article, the second in a four-part series on concerns of shorthand teachers, discusses contrasting beliefs relating to improving shorthand instruction. (HD)

The failure of supervisors to follow through with helpful interest and discussion has had a debilitating impact on too many Extension programs. The accountability aspect is explored using seven questions with which Extension professionals should be concerned. (ABM)

Over 15 percent of children are overweightdouble the rate in 1980. Children's diets are high in fat but low in fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods. The National School Lunch Program has had a continuing role in providing students with nutritious meals; however students must choose to eat the nutritious food and limit less healthful…

This paper offers suggestions for making ropes challenge courses accessible to individuals with special needs. Federal legislation requires that programs be updated to be inclusive of individuals with disabilities. A transdisciplinary approach is suggested for promoting a better and safer program based on input from occupational therapists,…

A model shows how learning strands from the core subjects in grades K-9 can be woven into a strong career plan based on effective career guidance and counseling, enabling students to eventually establish an occupational objective and distinguish among educational alternatives leading to that objective. (AG)