This article examines three problem areas related to classroom organization--team teaching, cross-age grouping, and classrooms labeled according to some prevailing educational ideology. The author notes that staff organization demands careful attention in order to allow teachers opportunity for growth and flexibility. (Author/DS)

The author describes the organization and activities of a Young Farmers Association connected with a program of vocational agriculture to provide training for those already working as well as for those preparing for an occupation. (MF)

Focuses on (1) some steps that President Carter and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW) have taken to serve handicapped Americans, (2) new efforts that are underway in DHEW, such as closed captioning for the deaf, and (3) future effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in light of inflated expenses for health and hospital care.…

To prevent deficiencies typical of non-university-affiliated community residency programs, five hospitals were included in the city-wide Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program (PHAPP). Trainees have been enthusiastic and directors feel all individual programs have been significantly strengthened, overcoming problems inherent in…

Stresses the importance of courses dealing with complex organizations and highlights the need to balance academic knowledge with actual student experience in organizations. Reviews teaching strategies and presents factors that make it possible to offer complex organizations courses that include significant organizational experience. (GEA)

Describes a number of law study programs, and tells the reader how to get the help of the organized bar, law schools, and national projects in beginning a law study program. (Editor)

This annual report of the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA) details the accomplishments of the organization for 2001-2002. The report begins with a letter from the executive director focusing on need to continue funding for the Basic Sliding Fee Child-Care Assistance program to help low- and moderate-income working families. The…

Because increasing numbers of children receive their health care through managed care organizations, and parents often turn to health care providers for information, these organizations have a unique opportunity to affect children's development. This document comprises two publications, a full report and a brief; it discusses the role of the…

Describes the multi-purpose activities of Nelson and Colne College of Further Education in England. (MB)

Adult farmer education programs in Georgia utilize area adult teachers who work cooperatively with regular teachers of vocational agriculture. (GB)

Discusses the role of education in preventing nuclear war. Includes information on projects and organizations involved in educating children and youth about nuclear war and profiles of organizations that have been promoting nuclear war education at colleges and universities. (JN)

In the United States, recent educational research and development efforts reflect an overriding concern for maximizing these impact areas on practice, as illustrated by five thrusts: development work; evaluation; fundamental research; dissemination; and attention to the process of social inquiry. The complexity of American education makes research…

The following issues are considered: the functions of educational research, the kinds of educational investigations conducted in Poland, ways of disseminating educational findings, and the organisation of research in Poland. The paper ends with a discussion of some of the more important conclusions reached. (Author)