Highlights the award-winning publicity and public relations efforts of the College of DuPage (IL); La Guardia Community College (NY); St. Louis Community College (MO); San Diego Community College District (CA); Johnson County Community College (KS); Mohawk Valley Community College (NY); and Tarrant County Junior College (TX). (DMM)

Describes how the Ontario Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers started a "Grade Eleven Prize Physics Contest" to generate interest in physics and recognize outstanding students. Also describes outcomes of contests, adaptation of the contest by Southeastern Pennsylvania Section, and suggestions for others wanting to…

Discusses why the Nobel Committee for Physics waited so long before giving Einstein the Nobel Prize and why they did not award it for relativity, but for the photoelectric effect instead. Focuses on the judgments of leading scientists who made nominations as well as committee members' decisions. (Author/JN)

Profiles Dr. Arlene Brooks (1982 Humane Education Teacher of the Year) and four other teachers named as finalists. Discusses accomplishments, responsibilities, and humane education experiences/activities of these five individuals. (JN)

Discusses the aims, history, data collection design, and winners of the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award. (HTH)

Focusing on the motivational effect of incentives on people in the workplace, two training consultants debate the effectiveness and usefulness of reward incentives. (LRA)

Reports the findings of a study that surveyed over 500 human resource developers to determine the extent to which they have heard the word and are seizing the opportunity to involve themselves in planning, development, and administration of nonsales and marketing recognition award and incentive programs for their organizations. (LRA)

Photographs are presented of some of the winning entries in the 1980 Scholastic Art Awards program for high school students, sponsored by Scholastic Magazines, Inc. The objectives of the contest are discussed. (SJL)

In response to an award by the American Society of Journalism School Administrators for William O. Douglas' service in defense of freedom of information, the author spoke of Douglas' legal philosophy at the award ceremony. (RL)

Reports on a number of topics relating to the college student press, including awards won by advisers, staff members, and student publications; a proposed bill regarding search and seizure procedures; and educational programs for journalism students. (GT)

An AIA Honor Award was given for the expansion of Yale University's Center for American Arts. Three existing giant elms in a historically significant sculpture court were saved. (Author/MLF)

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in partnership with NASSP in 1995, recognizes young people who initiate outstanding volunteer projects. In two years, the program has honored 10,000 young heroes. In the fall, schools across the nation promote the opportunity and encourage nominations of outstanding youngsters. The purpose is to…

Now in its 10th year, the National Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes outstanding executive leadership, based on candidates' prowess at meeting students' needs, communication skills, administrative knowledge, and community involvement. The nine previous winners are still working in education, regard the award as a career highlight, and…

Describes winners of the title award, K-12 school facilities that have solved real-world problems through design, engineering, and technology solutions. Winners were named in the following categories: accessibility, accommodating technology, energy efficient/hi-performance buildings, furniture and equipment for learning, historic preservation,…