This document reports on the e-mail-based question and answer services (digital reference) that the Department of Education offers to customers. The report is presented in five sections. Section 1, "Introduction," outlines the research goals which were to: analyze current processes, procedures and problems; suggest solutions for…

Over the period of 40 years public sentiment in this country in favor of provisions for the comfort and security of aged groups has had a steady growth. The sentiment in favor of provisions for the retirement of public-school teachers is now so general that it is often felt unnecessary to include any consideration of the social and economic…

The American Society for Training and Development Task Force developed four basic criteria to be met in order for training to qualify as a profession. A three-phase program for professional development in training will cover use of a manual and its objectives, a degree program, and a certification program. (DS)

This paper proposes a proven, viable program aimed at alleviating the intransigent attitudes toward curriculum change and the subcultural conflict of teacher and student interrelationships and, as well, provides an experience in humanized education. (Author/RK)

The duties of this new branch of paraprofessional workers include legal research of various types, interviews with clients, working out budget needs and resources, routine preparation and processing of legal documents, and reviewing of legal publications to prepare suggested reading lists for the lawyers. (AG)

A joint project of several Oregon educational facilities to develop outlines for five alternative exploratory industrial career development programs grades 7 through 10, is described, according to the objectives of each of its three years. (AG)

Lake City Community College in Lake City, Florida converted to a four day week in order to conserve on fuel. Article discussed programs developed under the revised school schedule. (Author/RK)

Described a program, HEAP, which attempted to humanize and personalize the junior college program for freshmen at Laredo Junior College in Texas. (Author/RK)

Discussed an innovative curriculum, human services, designed primarily to prepare students for immediate employment in a variety of social agencies. (Author/RK)

This article discusses the organization and development of a mathematics program that is largely individualized although some group lectures and assignments are used. Frequent examinations are used as guide posts and to aid selection of students for the multi-track system that appears from the third year on. (LS)

A walking tour of a 535-student open plan elementary school. (HMD)

The educational preparation and use of nurse-midwives working with other health team members has helped reduce the maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rate in Mississippi. The development of the program employed is described. (AG)

Discussed the materials necessary for students in a learning center stressing an individualized, team teaching project. (Author/RK)

A practical explication of learning packets, this article gives a useful example of format and a guide for evaluation. (Editor)

Article presented different kinds of contributions and expertises toward research and development of moral education. (Author/RK)