Differential adoption of work/life programs by organizations was investigated by studying chief executive officers. A grounded theory was developed and differential adoption explained by the way CEOs made decisions. Implications for work/life program managers include suggestions for persuading CEOs to adopt work/family programs. The study adds to…

The focus of this book is major educational innovations, that is, programs and curricula that have achieved widespread influence. It presents such fundamentals as definitions, descriptions, theoretical and empirical bases, critical analyses, and conclusions from published research. (The book discusses only published research.) Titles of the 15…

The Educational Testing Service reports that little is being done by school districts to implement the new social studies for high schools. Discussed are some specific courses and programs being offered students in the new social studies. These examples in curriculum change are intended to serve as models. (Author/RM)

When a program of innovative change is proposed for a school, it may well be possible to predict which of the various subsystems of the school will offer the most resistance. The group who are required to make the greatest modification in their normal procedures of operation will raise the highest level of resistance. (Author)

Author, the President of Yale University, considered three ingredients most important to educational quality: the quality and diversity of students, of the school experience, and of the faculty. (Author/RK)

A report at the annual meeting of the New York Home Economics Associations by eight panelists who had departed from traditional life style patterns. (SB)

Analyzes some of the problems involved in using diffusion models to formulate marketing strategies for introducing new products. Six models, which remove some of the theoretical and methodological restrictions inherent in current models of the adoption and diffusion process, are presented. (Author/JH)

Ad hoc committee of the Student American Medical Association advocates 1) more accurate evaluation of student progress through variance in grading and testing systems; 2) substitution of lectures with innovative teaching methods; 3) greater flexibility and coordination in curriculum to reflect current social demands on the medical profession.…

Transracial adoptions have been encouraged widely as a way to meet the needs of many black children. This practice and the agency philosophy behind it are challenged in the light of today's social realities. (Editor)

The Los Angeles County Department of Adoptions discusses its policy of permitting one-parent adoptions for hard-to-place children, successful so far in a review of 36 out of 40 cases. A longitudinal study is planned. (NH)

Explored attitudes about children and the perceived importance of children in the lives of retired couples (N=12). Interviews suggested that attitudes concerning children's importance changed over time. Wives seemed particularly conscious of the parenting role; husbands identified more strongly with the mere fact of being a parent. (Author/JAC)

Identifies ingredients necessary for successfully developing programs which use innovative modes to achieve progressive institutional goals. Outlines the process of program development (i.e., identify target group; conduct needs assessment; develop knowledge base; examine limitations; review existing delivery systems; and design, field-test, and…

The experiences of banks introducing computerized services to the public are described to provide some idea of what libraries can expect when they introduce online systems. Volume of use of Automated Teller Machines, types of users, introduction of machines, and user acceptance are highlighted. Thirty-two references are cited. (EJS)