This program prepares school nurses for an expanded role which includes formal study followed by supervised practice in the school where the nurse is employed. (Author)

This paper presents a historical review of applications of effort-reporting in medical education, comments on key methodological issues and describes a revised methodology of a 2-step estimating process that is flexible enough to accommodate a multidisciplinary medical education. (Editor/PG)

Unit cost analysis provides a rationale for distributing capital costs of physical facilities. (Editor)

Outliens some of the conceptual problems encountered in a study analyzing the costs of Michigan secondary vocational education. (SB)

Competency-based teacher education refers to programs that are: (a) field centered; (b) individualized; (c) basedon specific performance criteria; (d) controlled by a consortium made up of representatives of at least colleges/universities, professional teacher organizations and representatives of the schools involved. (Authors)

Literature on statistics instruction in dental education indicates course guidelines are available, and computer-assisted instruction is recommended. Self-instruction with programed materials is recommended as an effective and less costly alternative. (Author/MSE)

Examines the main criteria for measuring a preretirement consultant: background; type of program; objectives of the consulting firm; the use of guest speakers; course materials; assistance in seminar preparation; cost; and personal impression of the consultant. (CT)

Reviews the requirements and potential effects of Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Suggests reforms that would maximize the educational opportunities offered under the Act while reducing (1) financial costs; and (2) bureaucratic problems associated with such heavily prescriptive Federal policies. (GC)

Good will and dedication, conviction and faith, can achieve far more in second language courses than mere financial resources and material supplies. A good teacher, who is able to stimulate a class, can perform miracles. (Author)

Traces the development of a high school newspaper from a mimeographed publication to a monthly six-page supplement in the local daily newspaper. Lists some advantages in the new arrangement: improved writing by students due to increased motivation, reduced printing costs, "real world" experience for student writers, and lower costs of production.…

Colleges and university presidents must come to terms with the challenges posed by intercollegiate athletics. The author offers concrete ideas and suggestions aimed at breaking through the confusion surrounding intercollegiate athletics. (Editor/LBH)

The Minneapolis Urban Arts Program preaches and practices two ideas: The arts are basic to education; they're for all students, not just the talented. (Editor)

Examines the Program for Local Service (PLS), which began in 1943 in the Seattle area. Essentially, the program provided for youth volunteers to serve in approved public or nonprofit organizations. (Author/AM)