A look at some of the basic qualities of good early childhood programs, and some of the problems that still need to be solved. (ST)

The model schools program at Edgewood is presently in its third year of implementation. When making program modifications, a strong effort has been made to support decisions with evaluative data. (Author/MF)

The world-wide wilderness outing program conducted by the Sierra Club is summarized. Two hundred twenty-two trips, camps, and explorations in 18 different categories for the 1973 season are briefly described and specific requirements listed. (BL)

Suggests need for in depth study of formal practical examinations generally conducted towards the end of the term. Suggested is a comparison of merits and demerits of this system with continuous assessment. (PS)

The author considers several issues regarding the development of report card grades for the mildly handicapped mainstreamed student by the regular class and resource teacher. (SW)

Provides enrollment figures, in narrative and tabular form, for journalism programs in four-year colleges and universities. Analysis indicates that while the number of students is levelling off, totals remain at a very high level. (KS)

Collaborating with school officials, a group of concerned parents implemented a bully-proofing program throughout their school district. After two years, the results are encouraging; it was received with enthusiasm at the elementary level. Further study will be needed to determine how these principles might be applied at the secondary level. (MKA)

Of all psychiatric disorders, anorexia nervosa is among the most deadly. The Eating Disorders Program at Menniger Clinic has pioneered the development of comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs for this population. This article follows a 7-grade girl through her education and treatment at Menniger's Southard School. (Author/MKA)

This document, the Department of Education's standard educational program classification system for secondary and postsecondary schools, supersedes all previous editions. The manual is divided into seven chapters, each of which contains, in numerical order, the complete list of currently active Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)…

The information provided in the bibliography is about relief-giving through government agencies with programs whose transfers are readily apparent, i.e., either in the form of a direct cash transfer to individuals, a subsidy payment benefitting a well-defined individual or group, or those payments made to local governments or groups as a result of…

A NATIONAL NETWORK OF EDUCATIONAL LABORATORIES HAS BEEN CREATED TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND RESEARCH RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE LABORATORIES ARE--(1) REDUCE CULTURAL DISADVANTAGEMENT, (2) MODERNIZE THE CURRICULUM, (3) COMBAT REGIONAL ISOLATION, (4) IMPROVE THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK, (5) RAISE EDUCATIONAL…

This report presents five case studies which provide a comprehensive description of the programs and services available to union retirees in different communities. The five communities reflect a diversity of geographical locations, economic base, occupational structure, and unions represented. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Miami, Florida;…

A study was conducted of the instructional development programs of selected universities to identify any trends evident in these institutions, as well as unique programs. Site visits were made to 14 institutions in order to interview staff members and clients to determine reporting arrangements, mission, public relations activities, physical…

Designed to provide background for the planning of collection preservation programs in the libraries of the University of California, this paper presents an overview of the preservation problem, makes specific recommendations for further programs within the University of California library system, and assesses the needs of the system with regard…

Summarized is a seminar on the role of the arts in the education of the disadvantaged. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Program of the U.S. Office of Education and organized by the education director o f the Brooklyn Museum, the conference was oriented toward action projects and programs. Seminar participants discussed art education, the nature…