This article describes the National Diffusion Network (NDN), which was developed by the U.S. Office of Education to disseminate exemplary educational programs. Also discussed are five NDN programs which have been adopted by Catholic schools. (SJL)

Waldorf Schools represent the largest nonsectarian school movement in the world, shunning fads and technology and relying on the creative gifts of teachers and students. Studies include eurythmy, woodworking, weaving, and traditional academic subjects, and no commercial textbooks are used. Despite teacher/funding shortages, the system continues to…

Narrates the establishment of a writing across the curriculum program at Totino-Grace High School in Minneapolis in cooperation with the University of Minnesota. Highlights current advances in networking the system via modems and the benefits to both the high school students and university researchers. (BCY)

Describes the Integrated Learning Systems, a system of networked computers running both broad curriculum software and a management system that tracks student progress at St. Gabriel School in Philadelphia. Emphasizes its use as a remedial tool for reading and math, its location inside the classroom, and positive results/ reactions obtained. (BCY)