Describes an expert system (the artificial intelligence program "Publics") that helps users identify key publics for public relations campaigns. Examines advantages and problems encountered in its use in public relations campaigns classrooms. (SR)

Describes innovative, theory-based, peer-focused college drug education academic course and its effect on perceived levels of risk associated with the use of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine. Evaluation of the effects of the course indicated the significant effect on perceived risk of cocaine, but not alcohol or marijuana. (Author/ABL)

Describes a study of eighth graders that examined the contribution of an Internet environment embedded with metacognitive instruction on students' reading comprehension, motivation, and metacognitive awareness. Results show a significant impact on motivation but none on achievement or metacognitive awareness. (Contains 23 references.) (Author/LRW)

Describes the education quality control systems for mathematics used by the nine countries that performed best on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) test. Findings suggest that the more enforced quality control measured used in an education system, the better the students' academic achievement. (Author/SLD)

Describes several instructional strategies that were used in an earlier research study for moving children into successful fingerpoint-reading and beyond within the setting of a Shared Book Experience. Reports some additional data supporting the use of these strategies. (RS)

Illustrates how using repeated readings with pretend readings can provide a framework for language growth for kindergarten emergent second-language learners. Reports on a pilot study of the effectiveness of such instruction. Finds that children grew in their ability to convey meaning with more emotional expression and self-confidence. (RS)

This paper describes research (involving six postsecondary students with learning disabilities) that reflects the effectiveness of Strategic Content Learning as an instructional model for supporting students to generate individualized strategic approaches to cognitive activities. The model's effectiveness is attributed to students' task analysis…

Describes three studies that were performed to investigate the efficacy of digital PowerPoint lecturing in undergraduate classrooms. Results revealed that lecture difficulty, but not the method of lecturing, contributed to grade differences, and suggest that the efficacy of PowerPoint lecturing may be case specific rather than universal.…

A discussion of the role of law schools in developing professional competence in lawyers reports on two surveys of law firm partners and junior lawyers, looks at what law schools do and do not teach, and examines how the latter has changed since the late 1970s. (MSE)

Explores functions of literacy for students with severe language and learning problems. Discusses rationales and logistics of developing an appropriate literacy curriculum based on holistic principles. Describes the school atmospheres established to support students' literacy. Presents case studies of two students over the course of four years of…

Describes a professional development program for teachers designed to foster a greater awareness of the needs of students with disabilities. Uses the Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons survey and interviews to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program, which consisted of three seminars. Concludes that the seminars had a positive impact on…

This document presents case studies and information related to the United States patent on a method of and structure for improving the reading efficiency of persons with specific dyslexia in which the reading matter is presented with a brightness substantially greater than the background of the reading material. The paper begins with a description…

A study examined the effectiveness of the Pupils with Compensatory Educational Needs (PCEN)-funded English Instructional Services (EIS) Program which provided remediation in reading and writing to eligible New York City high school students. Subjects, 25,675 students from 100 high schools and programs, received remedial instruction in reading…

A study examined the effectiveness of the Chapter 1-funded English Instructional Services (EIS) Program which provided remediation in reading and writing to eligible New York City high school students. Subjects, 23,442 students from 100 high schools and programs, received remedial instruction in reading and/or writing for either a single term or…

The System for Training of Aviation Regulations (STAR) provides comprehensive training in understanding and applying Federal aviation regulations. STAR gives multiple vantage points with multimedia presentations and storytelling within four categories of learning environments: overviews, scenarios, challenges, and resources. Discusses the…