This article compares and contrasts various types of external degree and nontraditional graduate programs including their organization, objectives, and problems. (JMF)

Generally speaking, educational books and journals have continued to support innovations, such as individualized instruction and non-punitive grading, while the nation's news media, television programs and the public itself appear to be disenchanted with the results of the educational establishment's emphasis on affective rather than cognitive…

Argues that the minimal competency movement contains much that is inimical both to the teaching of language arts and to the integrity and individuality of professional educators. Contends that the movement is creating both damage and diversion in the schools. (FL)

Schools as well as teachers are under threat in Oxfordshire. Author visits one of the small village schools whose future has been questioned. (Editor/RK)

The issues of equality and excellence are examined along with the barriers to postsecondary schooling, the organization of college admissions, and the widening of access to further schooling. These factors are used in an intensive study of a single institution's (Roosevelt University's) policies and procedures. (LBH)

The findings of a study that analyzed 22 statements supporting the preservation of private higher education are reported. The statements are reduced to a concise rationalization for private higher education, including considerations of its financial gain to taxpayers, personalized education, academic excellence, freedom of choice, and diversity.…

Discusses the need to bring consistency and quality to the way U.S. higher education institutions, and the system in general, relate to the rest of the world. Considers problems faced by institutions establishing educational programs abroad. Presents one proposed set of standards for U.S. institutions offering credit-bearing programs abroad. (MSE)

To raise the learning bar for all students, schools must overcome some major obstacles, such as children's problems, schools' traditional grade structure, the "upholstery" curriculum, and ideology-driven educational strategies. Schools should reject top-down standards, craft diverse strategies for diverse students, create flexible learning time…

Argues that mathematics educators face a new set of challenges and choices as society becomes more information-based and demands a higher level of mathematical literacy. Compares the mathematical content of eighth-grade lessons across different countries. (DDR)

Issues in setting academic standards for students in the United Kingdom's university honors curricula are discussed, particularly as they are affected by recent changes in education such as modularization of courses, distance education, and the widening range of skills covered in courses. Some issues are specific to teacher and professional…

This article describes a system recently introduced in Britain for training and certifying social work field instructors. The system addresses concerns about the quantity of competent field instructors and the quality of social work field education. Its impact on field education in the United Kingdom and implications for social work programs and…

Summarizes methods from a high school geography class that used examples from local geography to teach basic geographic concepts. Maintains that these illustrative examples can be used even in courses where the content is not local geography. Provides examples of local landscapes illustrating concepts applicable to the Brazilian rain forest. (MJP)

Traces the evolution of the state geography standards in Rhode Island and gives a summary of the work accomplished thus far toward implementing the National Geography Standards. Profiles several state and local initiatives and discusses the Standards that they represent. (MJP)

Describes joint effects by urban university faculty and a large public school district to create an observation tool for assessing and mentoring preservice and inservice teachers' abilities to meaningfully address diversity issues in their classroom, examining missions and background information on the university and school district and the…

This article examines the complex needs of students with disabilities in learning rigorous standards-based curricula, the need of educators to teach this population standards-based curricula effectively, and the contextual factors that affect teaching and learning standards-based curricula in secondary schools. Exemplary and promising practices…