West Virginia Governor Arch Moore discusses past and present changes in the Appalachian Region and in West Virginia spurred by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Changes in West Virginia's tax structure, job creation, economic diversification, and public energy facilities are noted as efforts to prepare for the future. (NEC)

Describes an experimental death awareness workshop based on Kubler-Ross' theory. The effects of the workshop reveal cognitive and emotional changes indicating participants in the workshop to be moving towards an acceptance of death. (Author)

Six papers for the Second Delbert Oberteuffer Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1986 discuss various aspects of research and evaluation in school health programs. (DF)

This section offers eight papers presented at a symposium on the quality of comprehensive school health programs. Topics discussed include (1) building community support; (2) overcoming barriers; (3) teacher initiatives; (4) inservice education; (4) state leadership; and (5) federal support. (CB)

A 1985 conference of dental schools to discuss the need for and approaches to curriculum change resulted in agreement on a series of principles to guide curricular review and a seven-stage model for change. These are summarized and the need for more thorough evaluation of program outcomes is discussed. (MSE)

At a conference that focused on critical issues for small schools, the initial speaker voiced the opinion that if current trends continue, public schools may ultimately serve only the handicapped. He cited a need for schools to implement changes through community outreach, day care, senior citizens programs, retraining opportunities, work with…