Occupational statistics provide necessary information for planning future changes in vocational education programs which are designed to meet the employment needs of the labor market. The controversial aspects of statistics-gathering (is it education's proper function and, if so, how should it be done) are discussed. (EC)

The author is concerned that the natural lifestyle displayed by young children not be distorted by the system." Who, then, is most fit to give leadership? (Editor)

Information on the development of a welding program and curriculum is presented to assist instructors and administrators in the implementation of a training program. The American Welding Society is recommended as an authoritative source for assistance. (EC)

Lack of information on occupational supply and demand is cited as the prime reason for ineffective program planning in vocational education. The article looks at the primary planning decision: whom to serve, how many, what to offer, where to offer it, when to offer it, and how to offer it. (Author/BP)

One recruiting activity that has proved successful for the past nine years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is DE (Distributive Education) Day. The article describes the techniques used to plan and conduct this event. (MW)

Is career education the best way to achieve educational reform? (Editor)

a position paper on current issues in agricultural education presented at a division session of the American Vocational Association 1971 annual meeting. (MU)

U.S. Office adopts new planning system to get results and hold key administrators accountable. (Editor)

Here is inside information on a wealth of useful data and where and when it will be available. (Editor)