The history of access to secondary education and movements toward sexual equality in education in Great Britain between World Wars I and II are covered. The major questions raised in this period were: "Who is capable of, or eligible for, secondary education?" and "What secondary education system is most desirable?" (IS)

A study of the learning activities of 43 beginning secondary school teachers in Oregon provides information about how and to what extent these teachers supplemented academic training with practical knowledge. Types of learning experiences, time spent on them, and teachers' opinions about their worth are discussed. (PP)

A survey of inservice education opportunities for teacher educators sought to determine: (1) what types of training teacher educators prefer; (2) training models in use; (3) topics of such instruction; and (4) factors limiting or encouraging participation. Demographic and response characteristics are discussed. (PP)

Some thoughts on higher education in the 1980s are presented. The commitments made to higher education by Congress have included: education accessible to those likely to be excluded either by economic or physical disadvantage, research, support of institutions of culture, and strengthening of international studies. (MLW)

Investigated educational needs and activities of older adults. Findings indicated that older adults' self-perceived educational needs and activities varied by race, sex, educational level, and socioeconomic status. A descriptive analysis revealed an incongruence between educational needs and activities of respondents and the educational offerings…

Colorado's 22 school districts on a four-day week schedule, as authorized by Colorado Senate Bill 78, show comparable student achievement levels as those on a five-day schedule; support from parents, teachers; and students; improved energy savings and/or time savings; and cost savings. Five other possible benefits are listed. (LC)

A view of events at City College of New York during the 1970s when an open admissions policy was initiated is discussed by the eighth president of the college. At CUNY, the objective was to provide remediation, counseling, and tutoring in order to maximize the possibility of success. (MLW)

Discusses Jewish adult education and suggests incorporating a university crediting system into existing synagogue adult education programs. Describes the open learning system and presents reasons for developing properly accredited adult education programs within synagogues as a viabe lifelong education alternative. (MF)

Evaluates the impact of the 1954 "Brown" decision and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on equal opportunity for women. Reviews the similar struggles faced by Blacks and women in the areas of education and employment. (GC)

Follow-up of Morning Star Native teacher education program graduates indicates increased post-secondary educational opportunities, greater numbers of qualified Native teachers, and community acceptance of program graduates. Available from: Canadian Journal of Native Education, Department of Educational Foundations, 5-109 Education North,…

This analysis is based on Gendel's 1968 data concerning the central Russian city of Syzran. Information is presented on the placements of graduating eighth- and tenth-grade students: general secondary, technicum, vocational school, and work. Student's educational aspirations are correlated with parent's education, parent's occupational status, and…

Issues of equal educational opportunity are seen to be transformed into issues of effectiveness, efficiency, or cultural pluralism. It is suggested that issues of equal educational opportunity are likely to be resolved only by reducing the capacity of the educational system itself to determine the future and the value of individuals. (MLW)

The authors review compensatory education programs, summarize studies of their effectiveness, and conclude that such programs can be effective--although they must be accompanied by increased opportunity in the society as a whole. (JM)

The assumption that there is no alternative to the university as the producer of high level manpower, through professional studies or courses in the social sciences and humanities, is questioned. Precareer professional studies are seen as an unsatisfactory compromise between the traditional university and the professional apprenticeship.…

A case is presented for improving information provided to postsecondary students and their families. Improvements needed to make information more useful to the individual are suggested. Several current trends are outlined that require new institutional responses to information needs, and six standards for defining "good" information are provided.…