Presents suggestions for cooperative program design and promotion to enhance the image of business education. Stresses three principles: (1) you must have something worthwhile to promote; (2) you must build an image of excellence; and (3) the competence and enthusiasm of the teacher are the driving force. (JOW)

Describes how mathematics contests for high schools were set up in North Carolina so others wishing to organize such ventures may benefit from the experience. The contest is seen as one more step in unifying teachers of a region in both enthusiasm and a sense of direction and purpose. (MP)

Offers helpful tips for school newspaper advisers to pass to administrators in order to build a better scholastic journalism program and to move the administration toward detente with the student press. (HOD)

Contrasting the traditional American work ethic with the new values of today's youth provides background for a discussion of career education as a means to help young people acquire knowledge about the opportunities in education, work and leisure. Basic considerations necessary for career education programs are suggested. (DS)

This article describes the Pinnacle Project, a weeklong mentorship program designed to cultivate extraordinary talents in young scholars by pairing them with an established master in his or her field of interest. Two essays by student participants discuss the power of a mentor and the benefits of the program. (CR)

The reading program planning procedures presented in this manual are based upon material developed by the National Right to Read Program. The contents include: "Introduction"; "Step One: Right to Read Center Data," which discusses the establishment of baseline data for a particular school; "Step Two: Needs Assessment…

Focuses on guidelines to be used by high school speech communication teachers when designing a new program that diffuses the teaching of communication skills from the classroom into the entire curriculum. (MH)

Presents evidence from a national demonstration program, Project Redirection, and the Salem, Oregon YWCA Program, which demonstrates that by including vocational and employent-rated services in comprehensive programs for pregnant teens and teenage parents, service providers can help equip young parents with skills needed to compete for jobs paying…

Describes the Economics in Action program, which familiarizes an audience with a number of basic economic concepts operational in a prominent local business or industry and through that process builds understanding of economics and its applications. A sample program for secondary teachers that is focused on the iron and steel industry is…

The Career Awareness for Precocious Students (CAPS) program in Virginia Beach, Virginia, provides information to gifted senior secondary students on careers, colleges, and values. Professional Apprenticeship program matches juniors and seniors with community professionals who act as mentors. (MC)

The Body Awareness Resource Network (BARN) is a computer-based system designed as a confidential, nonjudgmental source of health information for adolescents. Topics include alcohol and other drugs, diet and activity, family communication, human sexuality, smoking, and stress management; programs are available for high school and middle school…

The small percentage of private schools with flourishing senior project programs share common characteristics of program philosophy and design. These programs help students take advantage of available programs such as the annual two-week long Chesapeake cruise of the 60-foot schooner "Dawn Treader." (SB)

Argues for small alternative schools as a method for dealing with disruptive, alienated youth. Outlines the basic ingredients necessary to the success of such a program. Specifically addresses six possible objections to these alternative schools for disaffected students. (SJL)

If students are to become successfully established in their chosen agricultural occupations, the supervised occupational experience program should be the center of activity and should receive most of the attention. (LRA)

A carefully designed circuit of various exercise stations is one of the most efficient and effective systems of conditioning available to school physical education staff. (LH)