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Simon, Herbert A. – American Education, 1983
Discusses optimum school uses for microcomputers, how computers affect learning, and how computer effectiveness can be maximized. (JOW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Microcomputers
Hill, Paul T. – American Education, 1976
When questions about Title 1 ESEA went unanswered, Congress directed NIE to make a comprehensive study of compensatory education and how to improve it. (Editor)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educational Problems, Educational Research, Evaluation Criteria
Taranto, Susanne E. – American Education, 1982
Discusses the importance of volunteerism and describes the school volunteer program managed through the Florida Department of Education. (JOW)
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Public Schools, State Government, State Programs
Howard, John A. – American Education, 1984
The author discusses the importance of reestablishing effective programs of moral and civic education. He examines academic freedom, educational philosophy, the role of education, the relationship between moral and ethical training and the well-being of the free society, the dismantling of traditional standards, and preparing the young for…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Citizenship, Civics, Educational Philosophy
Griffin, Gary A. – American Education, 1982
Proposes six strategies for planning staff development programs. They should (1) be participatory, (2) be situation-specific, (3) be flexible, (4) mitigate status differences between teachers and administrators, (5) depend upon insiders for guidance, and (6) be planned with an understanding of the influence of the context upon the program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Staff Development, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Improvement
Baker, Keith A.; deKanter, Adriana A. – American Education, 1983
Reviews the history of bilingual education in the United States from the 1974 Supreme Court ruling to the present. Concludes that federal policy must be flexible in allowing districts to select the program that best meets their needs. Discusses three specific programs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Program Effectiveness
Salmon, Paul B. – American Education, 1983
Reviews the history of education in the United States and the federal laws regulating it. Discusses areas of concern about education today including international competition, threatened industries, and the cost of educational neglect. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Quality, Federal Legislation, Futures (of Society)
