Prenatal care, though providing invaluable health education, including parenting instruction and contraceptive advice as well as medical supervision, is seriously limited for poor women. Suggests ways of surpassing barriers of ignorance, fear, lack of child care and transportation, and lack of skilled medical translators, and calls for more…

Introduces a flexible strategic planning model consistent with the somewhat chaotic environment of most British schools and applies this model to the management of multiple innovations in schools. Reviews schooling context, summarizes relevant research, identifies key factors affecting planning, discusses links with existing decision-making…

The process of education is intended to free the mind from certainty, to liberate children and adolescents so that they can consider options not entertained by their parents. After distinguishing between the intended and the operational curricula, this article examines five desirable features of intended curricula. Includes 14 references. (MLH)

Through a process involving identification of priorities and implementation of strategic initiatives to address them, the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry has begun a process of curriculum reform. Several stages of reevaluation and the need for sensitivity and patience are anticipated, but a better environment for learning…

The ability to understand and respond to the human dimension of change is ultimately the determining factor in implementing and sustaining successful change.The effective change agent also understands the difference between implementation and maintenance of innovation. The experience of King's College (Pennsylvania) is an example of successfully…

When governing boards address problems piecemeal and develop present-tense solutions, it is thinking operationally, not strategically. A shift to strategic planning involves analyzing the board's use of meeting time, asking bold questions about the institution's purpose, and committing to change. A well-planned retreat can begin the changeover.…

The impact of Britain's Education Reform Act of 1988, which abolished tenure but attempted to protect academic freedom, is examined, the United States' approach to protection of academic freedom is reviewed, and the contributions of Britain's experience to American protective mechanisms are considered. (MSE)

To find out about learning styles programs and instruments, educators can contact the Arizona State University's Educational Information System, perform an ERIC search, or request information from educational associations, organizations, and experts. This article advises on choosing learning style models, designing supportive environments,…

When used correctly, timeout is a successful discipline technique for children who are exhibiting hurtful or destructive behaviors. The paper describes essential elements for an effective timeout and explains how some timeouts do not work because of elements that parents have added or neglected. (SM)

Discusses the importance of sharing stories about child care. Stresses the use of stories as an effective tool for advocacy and for creating strong relationships with parents and building within society strong, healthy images of child-care work. (SM)

Reviews status of and climate for women in higher education today and presents case for creating strong, carefully constructed and integrated institutional network of women's committees as one way to foster institutional change and create more diverse and responsive educational and work environments which actively support, nurture, and empower…

Presents guidelines designed to help teachers using whole language for the first time. Addresses a variety of concerns, including staff development, the change process, and implementation. (SR)

Describes Boys Town model which, grounded in research on development and dynamics of aggression, targets seven critical skills for creating safe, positive treatment environments that empower aggressive youth to change. Discusses these skills: relationship building components; praise and differential reinforcement; behavioral specificity;…

A survey of 85 Bolivian farmers found that adoption or rejection of new crops replacing coca cultivation was related to capital outlay required, expected profitability, and perceptions of risk. Adoption of new crops was related to younger age but not to educational attainment. Strategies are recommended to promote the change to new crops. (SV)

Considers the long-term effects and outcomes of teacher communications within a school system through informal communication networks, or what are sometimes called "grapevines." Describes the characteristics of grapevines. Suggests ways to use the grapevine in a positive manner. (HB)