None of the studies on reading seem to have considered the possibility that all children should not be expected to read well. Reading should be taught as are other specific skills, other available resources being used to ensure that children are not excluded from education. (DM)

A number of court cases are cited which trace the development of various definitions and interpretations of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution as would be applicable to inadequate" schools. (DM)

State and community colleges should widen their admissions and remedial policies to admit the deprived minority, rather than force the lowering of academic standards of intellectually excellent institutions and deprive the eminent scholars and students of the stimulating educational experience they need. (IR)

This article presents a case study of the design and implementation of an innovative instructional linkage with adults who had not participated in adult education programs. It describes a unique competency-based general skills program for middle-aged workers, senior citizens, and youth who have dropped out of traditional education programs. (JOW)

Reports on a study that examined the literacy behavior of 132 elderly Blacks in a large city environment with a high concentration of undereducated adults. Found that the group developed the necessary literacy skills to meet the demands of their social environment. (JOW)

Describes the Philadelphia High School Academies, vocational schools in the inner city that are jointly operated and funded by the public schools and local business and labor leaders. Discusses the program's growth and the reasons for its success in bringing inner city youth into the mainstream. (JOW)

Standardized tests have been criticized consistently as being biased, imprecise, and limited. However, lower scores on achievement tests are due to the fact that students are no longer as well prepared by the schools as they have been in the past. (JN)

Discusses growing illiteracy in America, postulates possible causes of educational decline, and outlines the impact of illiteracy on employment, crime, national security, and individuals. (CK)

A guidance instructional program at Mentor High School in Ohio relies greatly on free time as the primary motivator of low achievers. (Author/MLF)

Explores the politics, purposes, problems, and potential of instructional television (ITV) in lifelong learning, highlighting adult education ITV programs in Japan, Britain, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, India, and Canada. (SK)

Discusses ways of developing individuals' abilities to assess their own learning needs. Includes a case study involving working with the tenants of a housing project, a discussion of needs assessment as a continuing process, and a definition of success. (CT)

Eight nursery staff were observed for four months and their behavior monitored on a time-sampling basis. Particular focus was put on behavior likely to foster cognitive growth in educationally disadvantaged preschoolers. Results are presented for staff activities. Discussion focuses on the optimal amount of "structure" in nursery…

Applies Aristotelian rhetorical theory to the treatment of basic writing problems, noting that classical methods of teaching are still valid--and sometimes used--today. (RL)