Reviews the history and purposes of International Youth Year (IYY). Lists participating Catholic organizations and the activities planned in observation of the year. (DMM)

Reports some practical efforts currently taking place in several Catholic schools to translate the least restrictive environment concept into practice. Part of a theme issue on disabilities. (Author/SJL)

Experienced people from business and industry have something to offer young people. Teachers have something to offer business and industry. Suggests combining the two, and providing students with both a stable faculty and a more thorough program of vocational education. (Author/RK)

Describes a three-pronged educational service program offered by St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, consisting of an After School Activities Program, Children's Day Out, and All-Day Kindergarten. Considers program development, support, and benefits. (DMM)

Describes the counseling program at Blessed Sacrament Parish Elementary School, which focuses on enhancement of interpersonal communication to create a Christian community, improve academic achievement, further student self-discipline, and provide guidance for social and emotional growth. Reviews individual counseling and preventive and…

Describes the Adult Literacy Program for beginning readers operated by Communities Organized to Improve Life, a coalition of neighborhood groups dedicated to improving the quality of life in west and southwest Baltimore. Examines the community-based nature of the program, facilities, instructional materials, staffing, and benefits. (DMM)

Describes a value-oriented computer game called "The Healer," which focuses on healing one's enemies and the environment, while maintaining sufficient life force to achieve these objectives. Stresses that collaboration between students and teachers can result in computer programs that are value-driven, appealing to students, and useful…

What started as a summer arts and crafts program in the predominantly Mexican-American lower west side of St. Paul, Minnesota, has developed into a "dropouts" school accepted into the public school system. The small school emphasizes strictness, caring, basic skills, and student responsibility. (SJL)

The idea of having a religious education center in a four car garage may sound ridiculous to some but to the parishioners of Saint George's Church in Guilford, Connecticut, it was heaven-sent. (Author/RK)

At a time when both public and parochial schools throughout the country are facing the prospect of continually declining enrollments, the Newark Archdiocese this year decided to see what a soft-sell campaign could do about it. (Author)

Describes the development and use of a whole-language (i.e., incorporating reading, writing, speaking, and listening) program for first through sixth graders at St. Michael School Michigan based on real book rather than elementary readers. Explains the classroom techniques used to teach various language arts. (DMM)

Describes the Writing to Read demonstration project, a computer-based system designed to develop students' reading skills through their own writing. Focuses on the participation of two Washington Catholic schools in the project, reviewing problems and positive outcomes. (DMM)

The guidance system used at Seton Catholic High School in Baltimore, Self-Directed Career (SDC) program, is described. (CB)

Despite the problems facing Catholic schools today, many parents feel that these schools can be preserved and even strengthened if Church leaders will accept parents as real partners in education, and if parents will accept this challenge. Describes an attempt at this partnership in New York State. (Author/RK)

Article described the variety of projects and the procedures for applying for a grant of the Ethnic Heritage Studies Program which was designed to emphasize comparative studies of ethnic and minority heritages so all persons might better understand each other. (Author/RK)