Describes the success of an Indiana school district in implementing a major technology initiative. Presents 12 strategies for implementing such an initiative, usable as a framework for schools about to invest in technology (or for those with stalled or dysfunctional programs) and applicable to programs of varying size and scope. (SR)

Discusses innovative information services, including new services and the redesign of existing services. Describes the development process, including assessing the market and developing a marketing plan; and explains the implementation process, including monitoring client satisfaction and quality control. (LRW)

To assist college business officers in developing a distance education approach, addresses four questions: (1) Why pay attention to distance education? (2) How might distance education be structured at your institution? (3) What role should you play in distance education? (4) What risk do you take by not becoming involved? (EV)

Presents the concept of instructional program coherence and explains why school improvement frameworks that incorporate instructional program coherence are more likely to advance student achievement than multiple unrelated efforts. Presents some evidence that Chicago, Illinois, elementary schools with stronger instructional program coherence make…

Explores why learning communities have become so pervasive in higher education and the challenges faced by the learning communities movement, including challenges of student learning and faculty development, diversity, institutional change, and purpose. (EV)

Discusses Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) that converts existing telephone lines into digital circuits which transmit data at 256Kbps to 7 Mbps. Describes ADSL, unique features of "Megabit Services" and initial deployment, costs, and impact on library services (extra bandwidth for Internet services, multimedia or other…

A study of two elementary schools identified school conditions affecting implementation of Kentucky state reforms of primary education: innovation advocates, teacher-relevant implementation strategies, and supportive principals. Essential elements were a fit between leadership style and faculty needs and time to develop collaborative working…

"Principal for a Day" is a program that provides students with an opportunity to work alongside the principal. Easily implemented, the program can encourage participation in school events and activities and help recognize and reward students. Ways to structure the day and involve the media are outlined. (MLH)

A study investigated the extent to which secondary business teachers in the Southern region (n=156) are aware of and implement the National Standards for Business Education and the value they place on them. Implementation in the region was relatively low, and members of the National Business Education Association were no more likely to use them…

Discusses a study of interdisciplinary teacher teams during the second-year implementation of teaming in a middle school. Based on observations and interviews, this article identifies the major context, design (structure), and process features of each of the four teams, and discusses implications for practice. (Contains 51 references.) (MLH)

Explores planning and implementation issues related to pharmacy certificate programs, including provider collaboration and American Council on Pharmaceutical Education standards in needs assessment, instructional design, and evaluation. Reviewed six recent articles on certificate programs and found good indication that they are meeting high…

Approaches the issue of international business education from a hands-on, action-oriented immersion approach: the study abroad program. Examines the specifics of developing and implementing such a program, as well as pitfalls to avoid. (EV)

The three articles of this special section illustrate the complexity of HIV risk behaviors and demonstrate the need to go beyond simply assessing drug use and sexual behavior. They support a more comprehensive view of risk that challenges intervention design and current methodology. (SLD)

Veteran first-grade teacher describes her 2-year inclusion experience with three special-education students. Offers other teachers suggestions for planning and implementing inclusion. (PKP)

Outlines preliminary findings from a small scale research project that monitored teachers' views of the literacy hour in its first year. Draws on questionnaires, interviews and video data to reveal issues which concerned those teachers taking part in the survey. Provides a snapshot of what it was like for some teachers coping with this initiative.…