Points out the innovative nature of the American Library Association "Guidelines for Information Services." (PF)

Article provided an analysis of the teacher salaries of New Jersey. (RK)

A review and summary of the background and purposes of the NCSS Social Studies Curriculum Guidelines are presented. (KM)

Tells how one high school newspaper staff devoted an entire issue to sex without creating controversy. (RB)

Contains an application form which students must fill out as part of the process for selecting yearbook staff members. (RB)

Describes commonly used bicycles and safety regulations pertinent to them, as well as safety features to look for when buying a new bike and safety measures to take when riding. (SDH)

Discusses the importance of producing a yearbook that represents the school; provides guidelines to follow for determining yearbook content. (RB)

Initial discussion concerns unit blocks and large blocks, general recommendations on the number of blocks to be provided to students in the primary grades, and a rationale for using blocks in primary school classes. It is asserted that the goals of block building activities are based on the promotion of children's physical, social, cognitive, and…

This document contains guidance for managing the threats of computer viruses, Trojan horses, network worms, etc. and related software along with unauthorized use. It is geared towards managers of end-user groups, managers dealing with multi-user systems, personal computers, and networks. The guidance is general and addresses the vulnerabilities…

This digest is intended to help parents prevent child sexual abuse. The digest provides facts about child sexual abuse and guidelines for dealing with abuse. Sections of the digest address the following questions: (1) What is child sexual abuse? (2) Could my child be sexually abused, and if so, by whom? (3) How would I know if my child is being…

Ten guidelines for establishing preschool programs in the public schools are discussed in terms of premises and suggestions. It is asserted that public school-based programs for black, preschool-age children should: (1) incorporate an effective parent education program; (2) involve parents in decisions about curriculum and policy; (3) include…

This Tasmanian handbook for teachers describes a handwriting program that helps children develop a technique that enables them to easily produce a legible and fluent personal handwriting style. An initial overview of the program is followed by sections that focus on activities for development of handwriting skills, the process of planning the…

In 1979, a Committee on Production Guidelines for Book Longevity was formed to study some aspects of the book preservation problem. Composed of representatives from libraries, publishing, and the paper industry, the committee set two primary objectives: to increase knowledge about the durability of books and other materials, and to encourage…

Formulated as questions, these guidelines set forth criteria for use in determining the adequacy of an instructional software product. These questions are presented as they relate to five major areas: (1) the intended purpose of the software; (2) the intended audience; (3) the content of the program; (4) the quality of the instructions; and (5)…