In the first part of this article, author discussed some essential elements of a lifelong learning system and then identified some roles appropriate to government in bringing such a system into existence. (Author/RK)

The author examines the health/disability status of women in several developing countries throughout the world. Attitudes, educational opportunities, employment trends, and services/benefits available (or not) in different areas are discussed; and their import to society is analyzed. (Author/SW)

The concept of elders as both teachers and learners needs to replace the image of elders as intrinsically wise or as necessarily dependent or burdensome. (SK)

Potential vocational education students need to make informed choices when applying to schools. State agencies have begun to distribute information enabling applicants to see what is available throughout their own state. This article analyzes the format and depth of material currently available from 38 states. (Author)

The assumption that the university creates wealth and can effectively influence the distribution of income is tested in the Ontario University System. An empirical evaluation of the system indicates that it is regressive and tends to create wealth for, and shift income distribution in favor of higher income groups. (JMF)

Suggests that the educational systems of western Europe fail to provide a significant equalizing influence. To a large degree the educational treatments and results for western European youth tend to mirror their initial social class origins and sex differences in favoring male students and students from more advantaged families. (Author/AM)

Reports on an action-research project in England designed to promote wider awareness of and access to the available facilities and training opportunities in adult education. (Editor/TA)

Successful methods of publicizing adult education courses in marginalized areas of Warwickshire included limiting printed information, developing eye-catching materials, emphasizing the "nonschool" nature of programs, and distributing materials in libraries, supermarkets, and other community locations. (SK)

Discusses some educational opportunities arising from the school funding crises in California. (PKP)

Survey responses were received in 1998 (n=63) and 1999 (n=98) from master's of business administration graduates. Hierarchical regression and difference of means tests found that career development depended on learning opportunities at work and on individual learning behavior. Behavior was more predictive of objective career development measures,…

Presents an interview with Dr. Frederick Humphries, president of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), about his vision to empower the organization to fulfill its mandate as an advocate on Capitol Hill for historically Black colleges, while also cultivating African American talent to assume more leadership…

Argues that a perpetual cycle of education deprivation is embedded in our educational system that forces some of the best students into a vocational education path that may not include attending college. Proposes that students must be educated early about the value of a college education and must be aware that they are making decisions with…

The basic purpose of the voucher/choice concept is to provide students and their parents with maximum free choice of educational alternatives. After scanning state plans and conflicting viewpoints, readers are invited to decide for themselves by completing a seven-part questionnaire accompanying the article. Includes five references. (MLH)