One of the dangers of a misplaced stress on accountability is that the curriculum may become that which is measurable. Schools will be training rather than educating students, despite the fact that society's need is for broadly educated citizens. (Author)

A more appropriate concept might be that of Imperative Education--or Imperative Learning, especially for minorities. (Editor)

This study is one of a series conducted by the Central Midwestern Regional Educational Laboratory, (St. Ann), Mo. (SW)

A study of the consequences of variation in the sex ratio of high-school populations in relation to educational aspirations is discussed. (DB)

Students should be given the opportunity to experience a constant bombardment of similar material from the different disciplines. Thus the students will experience a constantly expanding educational experience leading to a greater awareness." (Author)

Demonstrates how a marketing perspective can aid in the development of a communications strategy for a cooperative education program. Uses a multiattribute-attitude model to suggest the design of a strategy to increase applications for cooperative jobs. (JOW)

The annual Gallup "Attitudes to Education" Poll provides a good example of a situation in which a composite education system indicator can be developed. The Laspeyres formula is recommended for this purpose, as well as for analyzing and reporting a number of educational research results in general. (RL)

A detailed study of the nature of educators' education-related attitudes is presented. Results suggest that Kerlinger's theoretical principle that social attitudes are dualistic may need to be qualified when the attitudes studied involve the vital roles of subjects. (Author/GK)

Examines the personality, educational views, and teaching style of author C. S. Lewis, who lectured at Oxford University. (SJL)

The importance of the arts as a means for the subject to directly experience acquired knowledge and to express emotions in tangible form is discussed. (RW)

What value is a college education to the graduate without a job?--plenty, says Marvin Wachman, president, Temple University, not the least of which is a fuller, more productive life. (Editor/RK)

This essay represents an attempt to provide a realistic framework through which the curriculum planner might develop a personal definition of curriculum. (Author)