Judges of first annual school publications contest discuss both good and bad points about publications submitted in the six contest categories of recruitment, finance, community newsletters, internal publications, annual reports, and special topic publications. Of the 736 entries from 289 school districts in 43 states, 151 entries were selected.…

Pictures and brief descriptions of the libraries receiving awards for architectural design are given. (SJ)

A famous author and illustrator of children's books recounts his first meeting with the work of Laura Ingalls Wilder. (AEA)

Provides a short summary of the life of an award-winning English teacher. (JL)

Discusses a Minnesota businessman's program which awards outstanding teachers. The article examines the criteria for excellence, how the awards have become a positive learning experience, and the reactions of the award winners. (CT)

Summarizes studies that received awards at the 1982 International Reading Association Convention. (FL)

The winner of the 1981 Caldecott Medal discusses his efforts in writing and illustrating the award winning children's book, "Fables." (AEA)

Profiles the 1997 Servistar and Coast to Coast "Tools for Tomorrow" winners and describes the award program. (JOW)

Includes six articles that discuss the Michael L. Printz award for excellence in young adult literature, established by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association (ALA). Highlights include a list of winners for the past three years; quality versus popularity; and perspectives from authors, teens, and…

Presents an overview of the 1994 American Vocational Education convention and trade show in Dallas, Texas. Includes excerpts from key speakers, comments from attendees, and list of award winners and approved resolutions. Describes the trade show of more than 300 exhibitors. (JOW)

Lists the winners of the 1992 children's book awards, including the Newbery Award, the Caldecott Award, the Coretta Scott King Awards (for author and for illustrator), and the Mildred L. Batchelder Award. (LRW)

Lists the winners of the 1991 children's book awards, including the Newbery Award (Jerry Spinelli); the Caldecott Award (David Macaulay); the Coretta Scott King Award (Mildred Taylor, author; Leo and Diane Dillon, illustrators); and the Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Rafik Shami, author; translated from Arabic by Rika Lesser). (LRW)

Describes winning videotapes and films of Media Competition in 12 categories: Human Development across the Life Span; Parenting Issues; Nontraditional Family Systems; Marital and Family Issues and Communication; Sexuality and Sex Role Development; Substance Abuse/Addiction; Human Reproduction and Family Planning; Stress, Transition, and Crisis…

Discusses the Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher award which has been presented every year since 1989 by the Society for College Science Teachers and Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company and announces past winners. Gives information about the prize and nominations. (YDS)

Presents profiles of individuals honored as outstanding school plant professionals by the National School Plant Management Association. The grand-award winner is presented with a $1,000 continuing education donation. (GR)