Teachers in eight matched schools, four experimental and four control, were videotaped to examine the effects of a staff development program utilizing knowledge of objectives and immediate videotape feedback to modify the behavior of classroom teachers. Concomitants of teacher success in the program were also investigated. (Author)

The article describes an established operation combining the ideas of a trade school and a fine arts school, graduating technically proficient and creative musicians with basic business skills. The school provides community, the teacher is responsible for maintaining educational coherence, and the student is responsible for defining his needs. (AJ)

Vermilion Regional College in Alberta has polished its educational offerings to afford a wide variety of post secondary programs, adult day and evening classes as well as high school academics. (Author)

Developed as a program to help protect family life and children, the Colombian Institute for Family Well-being operates as a "Ministry for Children," providing a variety of medical, psychological, and educational services. (CS)

Provides a brief look at the four components of Simu School: Santa Clara County, Dallas, Chicago, and Ohio State University; outlines some of the results of Simu School implementation; gives source people for more information on the program; and includes a list of publications from the Simu School Project. (Author/EA)

Discussed the Office of Education's new initiatives being added to its Right to Read Program in its continuing effort to eliminate illiteracy, assist those with severe reading problems, and prevent new cases of reading deficiencies from developing. (Author/RK)

The country's first two-year education program in Air Pollution Technology trains students to work for industry or government. Although two to three jobs are available for each graduate, attracting interested students remains a challenge. (AJ)

The Northern Indian California Education Project, established in 1971, has pilot programs in 6 schools which reach out to 24 additional schools. The article lists project goals, the implementation of these goals, accomplishments, and available materials. (KM)

Various U.S. Office of Education financial aid programs for post-secondary education are described. Native American students may find themselves eligible for the Basic Opportunity Grant, a Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, the College Work Study Program, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, or the National Direct Student Loan Program. (KM)

This article argues that language study for teacher education should be planned, and presents an outline of a possible M. A. level course in applied linguistics for mother tongue teaching. (Editor)

A college program in child nutrition is discussed. Coursework and activities at a day care center are described. (DT)