An analysis of the socioeconomic profiles of blacks residing in the central cities and the urban fringes of 213 urbanized areas during 1960. Uses data from the 1960 U. S. Census of Population and Housing, 1/10,000 national sample. (JM)

The information in this article is based on data collected from 79 computer installation directors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta. The findings of the survey should be useful in developing and improving data processing programs. (JS)

Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes receives an AVA Citation for outstanding service to vocational education. Although he completed his term in office in early 1971, he will continue working for expanded vocational training opportunities for American youth. (Editor)

Discusses student unrest in colleges and universities and emphasizes the role of the honors program. Proposes solutions to problems delineated. (IR)

The need to face the fact that minority groups are particularly vulnerable to testing, or perceive themselves to be, is argued. It is suggested that tests be used--along with other information--for student placement, advisement, and counseling. A program to improve test-taking skills is briefly described. (Author/CM)

Takes stock of current achievements and problems in the Soviet educational system. Identifies issues of the present decade, including lowering the school-starting age; strengthening preschool education; and improving educational facilities, curriculum, textbooks, assessment, and labor training. (Author/WD)

Projects in Englewood (NJ) are designed to help students examine the impact of society on their feelings, attitudes, and behaviors; to understand themselves and their society; and to instill in them their right to ask questions and gain the knowledge needed to make responsible life decisions. (PN)

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), such as PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operation), TICCIT (Time-Shared Interactive Computer Controlled Information Television), Computer Managed Instruction (CMI), and representative military applications of computers are described and discussed. (KC)

Dr. Knox's writings illustrate eighteenth century England's ambivalence to women's education. He displayed a theoretical appreciation for feminine intellectual abilities and postulated feminine intellectual equality. However, he also believed that women should not be educated outside the home, receive a classical education, or publicly display…

Responds to criticisms of open admissions, arguing that community colleges are higher education's best expression of the egalitarian ideals of American life. Contends that open admissions practices foster belief in equality of opportunity when supported by adequate evaluation and follow-up procedures. Places responsibility for using educational…

The movement for spelling reform supports the broadening of educational opportunity. Our spelling is outdated, inflated, inconsistent and often absurd. While a simplified spelling system won't eliminate all reading problems, it will make reading problems easier to isolate and diagnose. (MW)