Describes the most useful types of knowledge for developing the humane capabilities of individuals in contemporary American society and lists five specific implications for educational change. (JH)

Seven editions of school library/media standards, issued by national library, media, or educational organizations, are discussed, along with the educational trends prevailing in their day. Future standards must accommodate merged library/media programs, and their developers must consider questions of joint sponsorship and terminology, use…

Background information, learning activities, and educational resources for a lesson unit on food additives is provided. Advantages and disadvantages of additives are discussed. (PP)

A teaching kit on coal as an energy source provides background information, ideas for activities, and educational resources needed to start a class project on this contemporary issue. Information about coal, coal mining, electricity production, and environmental-versus-consumer needs is provided. (PP)

Using results of several surveys, proves that most Canadian classroom teachers are unaware of and do not read or use Canadian literature in the classroom. Gives five possible explanations for the situation and suggests ways to correct it. Discusses resources available to teachers including the books themselves. (SB)

Describes a system for providing educational resources to educators in Alaska's widely-dispersed schools, with specific attention to the communications systems developed for delivery of educational resources, the Alaska Knowledge Base, information retrieval, training for system use, and statewide dissemination. (JL)

Activities that describe a teacher's work are identified, and an examination of these activities leads to descriptions of the kind of computer support that would be useful to teachers in these areas. The material is designed to simplify the task of convincing administrators and others of the needs for computers. (MP)

Lists books that were published within the last five years. The books are listed according to title under the two main divisions of aviation and space. (Author/SA)

Presented is an outline of how to write a proposal for funding for engineering education research. Describes the five basic components of the prospective problem statement, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and budget. Information on public and private funding agencies and the three types of grants available, and projects, research, and…

Discusses some of the common problems facing the librarian of geoscience publications, including standards, criteria for selecting materials, budgets, and availability of materials. (SA)

Examines several elements of developing a school career resource center: assessment of school's career development activities and materials; administrative support; plan of action; location; interest sections; information on education, careers, self-assessment, special interests; selecting and gathering materials; advisory committees; public…

Briefly describes 30 filmstrips in a series entitled "Experiments in Chemistry," suggested for use in lieu of a laboratory manual. (CS)

The main appeal of corporation-produced consumer education materials is their "free or inexpensive" aspect. But the very low price of these items may have a high cost in the form of their biased perspectives. Teachers must exercise continued care in selecting and using consumer education materials. (Author/SJL)