Describes the new national policy changes in education as: (1) dividing the secondary school into two phases, each lasting three years; (2) creating the junior secondary school composed of pre-vocational and academic courses; and (3) creating the senior secondary school which is comprehensive in its curriculum. (BSR)

Offers a critique of a recent report by the Association of American Colleges, "Integrity in the College Curriculum: A Report to the Academic Community," which mainly criticizes specialization in academic disciplines. (SRT)

The author describes the application of the vocational method of instruction, a technique focusing on real-world laboratory settings and private sector involvement, to the programs of an academic high school, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia. (CH)

Based on discussions with teachers, teacher educators, and administrators, the author found that the four most important unmet preservice and inservice needs appear to be in the areas of marketing, or image building; working with advisory committees; integrating academics into vocational programs; and classroom management. (CT)

Presents a scenario for a future in the academic world in which women might achieve equity. Provides the reader with a historical perspective on sex discrimination in society and describes an equitable world where distinctions based on gender are no longer made. (Author/ABB)

A study sought to determine the relationship between vocational course taking and academic achievement as measured by the 1990 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Analysis of the data measured by the NAEP shows a consistent inverse relationship between vocational course taking and NAEP assessment scores. The relationship holds for…

This collection contains Regent policy documents from the University of Wisconsin system. The policies represent significant policies approved by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The document, which is intended to serve as a ready reference for those charged with carrying out Board policy, groups the policies into 85…

Use of group IQs as predictors of grades and high school completion is re-evaluated. Correlations between IQ and grades were lower for vocational courses than for academic courses. It is suggested that the minimum IQ for the four year program is 80 and the minimum for the five year program 100. (Author)

Explores the relationship between career education and vocational education (SB)

Discusses seven assumptions about the aims and functions of the university. Until they are brought into balance, the university community will be uncertain as to its directions. (Editor/IR)

Discusses the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and its relationship with the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Describes summer orientation programs and a variety of academic programs to help bridge the gap for incoming deaf students. (RW)

Educational reform has not taken place in India because of an unwillingness on the part of the upper social castes to make any changes that would be adverse to their interests. Consequently, ver few members of the lower castes receive any instruction beyond the elementary level. (CK)

The history of the American system of community colleges is chronicled. It is praised as a potential alternative to traditional postsecondary education in Great Britain for its combination of comprehensiveness of scope, flexibility of scheduling and offerings, accessibility, and the heterogeneity of the student body. (MSE)

Four arguments against the elitist British public school system are presented: (1) its elitism based on social and economic standing; (2) the isolation of its students from the rest of the student population; (3) political rather than academic administration; and (4) students living away from home for long periods. (MSE)