Resolutions of the Standing Conferences of the European Ministers of Education for the years 1959 through 1973 are presented. Each of the eight conferences passed between two and eight resolutions. Among the topics of the resolutions passed at the conferences were the following: primary, secondary, and technical education; educational problems…

The five papers in this symposium address several key issues included in evaluation research. In "Designing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Evaluation Research", Stanford E. Rubin discusses the importance of practitioner involvement in the development of research questions and plans and introduces three basic models of evaluative research.…

These forty conference papers deal with a wide variety of new approaches to the application of developmental theory. The papers represent a cross-section of current research methodology and techniques used to evaluate such traditional Piagetian topics as concrete and formal operations, conservation, classification skills, language development,…

Twenty-seven papers related to the themes of making engineering education more responsive to societal needs and integrating social implications into curriculum which were read and/or submitted at the workshop appear in the text. In addition, the results of five workshops sessions are reported. Summaries and recommendations are made in the areas…

The proceedings of this conference reflect the theme of criteria for excellence in school reading programs. Contents of the volume include an introduction concerning excellence in education by Harry W. Sartain and a concluding statement presenting guidelines for development and assessment of an effective reading program by Rita M. Bean. Major…

Traditionally left out of the mainstream of higher education, blue collar workers and low paid white collar workers are beginning to enroll in college. Among the factors contributing to the drive for college education for workers are: (1) a shift in the composition of the work force; (2) increasing skill requirements in many occupations; (3)…

The author's premise rests on the endless parade of public controversies regarding education. He specifically opposes the views of those scientists who feel that they, and their work, are being discredited and that the scientific capability of the nation is being dismantled. He restricts his remarks to the science disciplines. Rather than…

This document reports on a "charrette" held in Phoenix, Arizona aimed at helping community colleges initiate and implement programs and services to solve problems facing women students. A "charrette" is defined as a working conference which includes an intensive effort to complete a project. Teams of one administrator and one faculty member from…

This conference panel report focuses on the identification and validation of essential reading skills and on the organization of those skills into instructional hierarchies. The three approaches to research which the panel recommended are the identification and validation of behaviors essential or supportive to the acquisition of competent reading…

This booklet reports the proceedings of a conference of the Queens Association for the Education of the Exceptionally Gifted Child, Inc., held on 3 March 1973 in conjunction with the New York State Education Department and York College of the City University of New York. Five panel discussions are abstracted: "Identifying the Gifted and Developing…

Outlines the development of thinking concerning equal educational opportunities as related to school finance. Discusses effective schools research and its implications for educational equity, school operation, and professional preparation and practice. The roles of individual schools and competent leadership should prevail over preoccupation with…

Appalachian Regional Commission accomplishments from 1983-1985 included education projects focusing on basic skills, vocational education, and school dropout reduction serving some 100,000 people for $11.5 million and health projects placing 350 physicians in underserved areas. Future proposals and resources may focus on special areas within…

In 1999-2000, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Board of Directors established the Standards Impact Research Group (SIRG) in response to the continuing need for a clearer understanding of the role of standards in the improvement of mathematics education. SIRG has undertaken a number of activities in support of its objectives,…

This paper presents the early results of an experiment involving a class of elementary student teachers within the context of their mathematics preparation. The motivation of the exercise centered on giving them an experience with mathematical research at their own level and ascertaining its impact on their attitudes and beliefs. The students…

This document reports on a workshop held in Arlington, Virginia, in 1998. The purpose of the forum was to share knowledge for strengthening graduate education in science and engineering, and learning from one another with the participation of faculty, administrators, staff, students, funding agents, leaders in business and industry, and…