Copies of various forms and resources of educational information centers represented at the National Conference of Educational Information Centers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19-21 September 1972, are compiled in this volume. Materials are grouped under the following headings: center resources, reports, field agent information, job descriptions,…

In this speech, the author traces the history of museums as educational environments by speculating on how history museums have presented themselves to the public through their exhibits. The author also provides an outline of the implications that these methods of presentation have had on visitors. A major objective is to determine how history…

Presents reviews of 76 new short films chosen for their quality, impact, and teaching value in the classroom; films are arranged in thematic categories. (MAI)

Compares curricular vs. structural educational reform and proposes a junior/senior year entitlement plan that puts educational resources more directly at the disposal of the consumer. Also notes weaknesses of some of the previous voucher schemes. (BR)

Lists eleven organizations that offer educational resources on Asia and the Pacific. Includes both Asian and North American organizations and provides ordering information for each organization. (GEA)

Instructional materials for teaching about and preventing use of smokeless tobacco are briefly described, including primary prevention sources, secondary prevention sources, films and videotapes, slides and slide-tape sets, and printed materials. (CB)

Reviews six corporate histories more as documents of organizational culture than as objective histories to ascertain their value in organizational communication studies. (PD)

This listing of homeschooling resources and organizations for gifted students lists resources for contests and competitions, curriculum, national standards by subject area, legal information, national home schooling organizations, publications, and Internet resources. Organizational entries usually provide name, address, phone number, and World…

This annotated bibliography identifies the English language resources endorsed by all Western Canadian Protocol (WCP) jurisdictions implementing The Common Curriculum Framework for K-12 Mathematics for Kindergarten to Grade 9 (Common Curriculum Framework). Resources in this annotated bibliography were selected through a collaborative review…

This updated and expanded resource on the mathematics and reading tutoring programs list of national service and Federal Work-Study tutoring programs includes publications, videos, and Web sites that have been developed by the Corporation for National Service or the U.S. Department of Education and their partners in support of work in literacy,…

Describes the Educational Resources Information Center and explains how to use it. (RB)

The internationally oriented resources described, including books and periodicals for the classroom and study guides, and reference books for educators, published by Unesco and private organizations, are all compatible with Unesco Associated Schools Program goals for international understanding and personal growth. (JH)

The community and the home can provide invaluable assistance to teachers in developing a meaningful career education program. The author lists nine suggestions concerning sources for people and places which can contribute to a career education program. Several research projects have designed materials which can be used to supplement the program.…

The ever growing number and variety of learning resources for Jewish studies provide American education with a new and enriching dimension. (Author)