Principals who see themselves as instructional leaders should not depend on outside stimuli for the impetus to improve science curricula. (Editor)

The article describes the benefits of the "Person-to-Person" career education program designed to help students, through contact with the community, make informed career choices. (DS)

This article describes the variety of activities (such as scuba diving, skiing, and shooting) available through the Dublin, Ohio, High School physical education program. (DS)

The Flexible Campus Program, the author believes, has given Boston's schools system-wide innovation by offering real curriculum alternatives and meaningful, supervised, career and future-oriented'' learning opportunities that draw on community resources. (Editor)

Cooperation with industry can bring about good programs for out-of-school experiences when it meets the needs of the students. (GB)

The authors outline the process of generating student proficiency tests, including item generation, pilot testing among students, sampling and testing to tailor proficiency measurement to job market needs, using selected community members as sample test populations, and analysis of test results. (Author/DS)