An educational peace fair held at Clark University was successful in convincing individuals that they could do something to help prevent nuclear war; however, it revealed that the current peace movement was unable to portray convincingly a course of national action that could promote peace and justice. (Author/BJV)

Reviews some changes witnessed during the past three years in the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), the only federal government unit explicitly dedicated to supporting systematic inquiry about education. Although dwindling and underfunded, OERI has recently demonstrated some great renewal potential. (MLH)

Describes the nature of the godparent relationship, which is prominent in Hispanic family culture. Cites results of a study of Hispanic godparents, and urges more effort by the child welfare system to explore the availability of godparents as placement resources. (SKC)

Describes the application of resource exchange networks which facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and the matching of existing resources to needs of elderly people. Describes a community-based geriatric education and linkage-building effort. Reports longitudinal data from a 1984 study (N=247) and a 1985 study (N=335) which demonstrate its…

A discussion of the pharmacist's responsibility in child abuse prevention looks at the need and methods for introducing the topic in pharmaceutical education and how to recognize and report the problem. The scope of child abuse and the ways in which it is dealt with are also discussed. (MSE)

This study examined the development of intercorporate and interindustry ties by U.S. firms that provided electronic news through videotex and teletext between 1979 and 1984 in the context of resource dependency theory. The two forms of electronic publishing are described and several developmental trends are identified. (57 references) (Author/CLB)

The author provides background on the junto and defines its role as a voluntary discussion group attempting to solve problems. She describes recent uses of the junto at conferences and provides guidelines for planning a typical group. (CH)

Reports on the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' seminar on "Quality Leadership in Educational Administration" (St. Louis, Missouri, March 8-9, 1987). Identifies leadership qualities important in education, kinds of preservice and inservice training that produce good leaders, ways of nurturing/retaining good leaders, and means of…

The article examines the recent redesign of the processes and standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education from the perspective of the history of efforts to establish national standards for teacher education in the United States. Lessons and possible pitfalls for these continuing efforts are drawn, based on challeges…

Virginia's program to build statewide consensus and participation in supported employment for the disabled from boards, service providers, counselors, parents, consumers, and the business community is described. Activities have included establishment of offices of supported employment in key agencies and establishment of five technical assistance…

Provides a case-study description of the expansion of gerontology in higher education through the effective use of university and community partnerships. Cites importance of older people as students and professionals in gerontology training programs, involvement of practitioners in university training, provision of research and teaching services…

Examines links between senior citizen centers (N=755) and other community agencies. Found that the elderly were often referred to other organizations, but that collocation of services were rare. Cites lack of transportation, time, communication, and an understanding of the needs of the elderly were the most common barriers to senior center…

A team approach will ensure that special needs, or at-risk, students receive appropriate evaluation services, guidance and counseling, instructional materials, remedial assistance, and placement and followup services. Cooperation among vocational education, special education, and vocational rehabilitation is essential in providing services for…

Helped to determine whether applicants for assistance from the state employment office view fast- and large-growth occupations with a hierarchy similar to that cited in the professional literature. The close relationship between occupation and social status was confirmed. Growth occupation information did not seem to influence or affect job…

Describes a family-based program in Philadelphia, the Supportive Child Adult Network (SCAN), which offers a wide range of treatment approaches to strengthen high risk families. (Author/BB)