The relation between museums and schools must be a two-way street, and if the necessary approaches to bring this about are not being made, it may be time to increase the incentives for such efforts. (Editor)

Gives an overview of the drop-out problem, summarizes some research on alternative approaches, and discusses an alternative school that uses a Contract/Criterion-Referenced Testing approach on a highly individualized level to provide a basic skills program for dropout and potential drop-out students. (Author/RK)

You probably have one or two gifted students in your class right now. Don't assume they can "make it on their own". Offers some facts on the behavior of gifted students, gives some pointers on how to teach them, and offers an evaluation of three programs for gifted students with some sample exercises from an enrichment program. (Editor/RK)

Describes a cooperative dual-degree program between Kansas State University and interested Kansas private liberal arts colleges to provide the vocational certification training of the state university and the "world view" courses of the liberal arts colleges. (MF)

Describes CHOICES, an interactive, computerized career exploration system developed by the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission to assist people in making career decisions. (Author)

One would not buy an automobile, a television set, or a gallon of paint without expecting some type of guarantee in return. Public school systems have a similar right to expect a certain level of performance from the graduates they hire from teacher-training institutions. Describes the teacher warranty program, its objectives and prerequisites to…

An engineering technology instructor at the College of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, describes how he spent his sabbatical leave in a new coal preparation plant setting up a training program for key employees and at the same time updating himself in his own discipline of mineral technology. (MF)

The study suggests that the quality of life at work can be enhanced through effective performance planning by employees and that this planning can also reduce the amount of job-related stress employees experience. (Author/IRT)

Describing the advantages of "mini-group homes" established for adolescents in rural Wisconsin, this article examines the feasibility of small-group foster homes as applicable to social work in rural areas. (JC)

A Mellon Foundation study estimated that by 1990 the U.S. will have a surplus of 60,000 Ph.D.s in the humanities. This article describes a unique, tuition-free program that is sponsored by the New York State Department of Education, designed to introduce Ph.D.s to the business world. (Author/RK)

An art educator motivates his elementary students by developing their strong personal identification with each of 30 projects, introducing them to architecture. The author describes a few of these projects and how students benefit. (RK)

The author describes the impact on student and teacher development of the Architects-in-School program. (RK)

Michael McAndrew, director of educational services, Capital Cities Television Productions in Philadelphia, is interviewed about his development of the Television Reading Program, which employs television scripts to improve student reading. (RK)

Home visiting is clearly here to stay. More and more authorities are trying it out as a way of bringing home and school closer together. Yet it's an idea that embraces a wide variety of approaches, styles and attitudes. Reports on three of the early pioneering projects in Birmingham, Liverpool and Leicester. (Editor)

Describes a global education program developed by an elementary school in Chicago and presents guidelines for implementing the program. Recommends that a global education program needs administrative support, an underlying theme, a good supply of resource and supplementary materials, and input from students of various ethnic backgrounds.…