The author claims that faculties of education must prepare teachers for changes now being introduced in the schools and notes reasons why they have not been doing so. He predicts characteristics of the schools in which graduates will teach and teacher characteristics needed; he also describes the program at York University. (JA)

When career education arrived, this school district found it could enhance and broaden existing social studies programs. K-12 programs and resource materials developed are examples of the use of career education as a catalyst for change. (KM)

In a discussion of many of the problems related to the doctoral world, author describes a program now in its third year of operation: the Union Graduate School of the Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities. (MB)

Short descriptions are provided of several sessions of the Computer Education Group (CEG) Biennial Conference held at Nottingham University in April 1982. Sessions noted include the introduction, a presentation on teacher training, the development of examinations, and a question-and-answer session. (MP)

It is noted computer literacy is being placed within school curricula even when the general movement in education seems to be back to basics. The situation in Foothills Elementary School in Monterey, California is detailed. Economics is seen as the main issue that limits immediate expansion of computers in schools. (MP)

A brief description and analysis of mathematics education in different phases of the history of Mozambique are provided. Particular attention is given to teacher training and the first National Seminar on the Teaching of Mathematics. (MP)

Illustrates the benefits and challenges of team-teaching in a multi-age classroom by describing one school's efforts at implementing language arts instruction within an interdisciplinary approach. Discusses initiating multi-age grouping and the advantages and challenges of multi-age classrooms. Offers recommendations. (SR)

A discussion of the McMaster University Doctor of Medicine program reviews key elements of its history and distinctive approach, describes the process and substance of curriculum change over the past decade, summarizes follow-up studies of graduates, and analyzes the current program context. (MSE)

Presents examples of test bias and test misuse. Discusses FairTest (National Center for Fair and Open Testing) program areas and initiatives at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. Discusses keeping the community informed. (RS)

Describes the reading/language arts program at Queen Bee Elementary School (in a Chicago suburb), designated as an exemplary program by the International Reading Association. (SR)

The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, influential in middle-grades policy, advocates a three tiered approach envisioning high-performing schools as academically rigorous, developmentally responsive, and socially equitable. This report discusses pioneering programs, critics' concerns, exemplary Michigan programs, and urban schools'…

Describes and analyzes the development of education in Vietnam under reforms initiated in 1950, 1956, and 1981. Considers the implications of the country's focus on industrialization and modernization. Identifies current challenges to educational development, including the challenges of expanding the scale of education while improving the quality…

Describes what the "Ecologisation of Schools" project in Austria is, what is innovative about the project, and what its framework is for becoming part of the educational system. How the project blends in with the Program on Educational Building's environmental agenda is discussed. (GR)

Community college leaders need honest information about what's working in the community college and need to be challenged about the things that are not. State Legislatures and Congress need updated facts to assist them in making wise funding decisions. Community college advocates need updated information to assist them in their advocacy work, and…