Article focuses on the dearth of misinformation on drug education and suggests programs designed to correct the problem. (RK)

The primary characteristic of the experimental treatment in this study is that the treatment structures a problem-environment in which academic learning is relevant'' and functional. The child acquires skills and concepts in the process of solving a problem he wants to solve. (Authors/CB)

Reports that home economics programs lack sufficient curricula and trained teachers to meet the needs of students in middle schools. (Editor)

Describes and evaluates the ESEA Title I program in Granite City (Illinois) target area schools which provide preschool classes, remedial reading, and supportive health and counseling services. The programs are considered to be efficient. (DM)

Describes a Title I ESEA program for educationally deprived children in small town-rural areas in central Illinois. Program involves motor and perceptual development, improvement of self concept, attendance, and health. (DM)

"Hypertension Alert," a 1979-80 blood pressure screening-awareness project of the Yonkers, New York Public Schools, is described. Data is analyzed in tables for ethnic composition, and range of blood pressure readings for the high school, junior high school, and elementary school students tested. (Author/JMK)

If community colleges are to continue democratizing postsecondary education and providing the labor market with the skilled manpower the nation needs to sustain a high level of economic growth, better quality data on the effectiveness of programs must be available to both administrators and instructors. (Author)

Surveyed 189 couples to see how they felt about their Marriage Encounter experience four years later. Results indicated that about 80 percent of the couples reported a totally positive experience. The most frequently cited positive aspect was the "dialogue." A significant minority of couples experienced negative consequences. (Author/JAC)

Reviews criticisms of existing inservice education programs, lists characteristics of successful programs, and considers important issues in the move to school-based inservice education. Recommends that schools begin staff development by developing in teachers the skills needed to initiate their own inservice programs. (JOW)

Examined the impact of the College Entrance Examination Board's Decisions and Outcomes Program on the career maturity of 132 high school students. Results indicated the program increased students' career maturity and decision-making skills. Students with greater ego identity produced higher scores on certain attitude components of career maturity.…

The effects of various techniques in reducing racial isolation in 52 large public school districts were assessed. At the elementary level the most effective strategy was a combination of rezoning with pairing and clustering of schools. At the secondary level the best strategy was rezoning. (Author/AM)

Two experimental groups and a control group were used to evaluate a comprehensive group discussion program and an individual briefing program's effect upon the retire- ment experience. Questionnaire data were collected prior to program initiation and again six years later. Posttest data indicate no significant effect of either program. (Author)

Taking issue with the preceding article by Caruso and Detterman, the author contends that research can be one of many respected voices in the political process. According to him, recent research on the effects of early education has played a crucial role in policy decisions about Project Head Start. (Author/WD)

Leadership styles of cooperative education directors were studied as they interact with institutional and program organizational characteristics to influence program outcomes. Leadership and organization theory was investigated to derive measures which would identify empirically the perceived leadership style and organizational characteristics…

Explains why some programs fail to prove themselves in evaluations yet have substantial benefits. Documents a method of administering self-reports, pre-then-post testing that helps to eliminate response-shift bias. (Author)