This article discusses the NCTE's Twenty-three Recommendations for High School Departments of English, suggesting reordering of some and establishment of priorities. Teachers are advised to disseminate these recommendations, and to take the initiative in having them implemented. (Author/JB)

Selecting computer equipment best suited to institution's needs depends on getting vendors to talk in terms of your specific requirements and testing different equipment yourself. (Editor)

This article is a followup to one by M. C. Kidd, in this issue. The recruiter of technical personnel must be part psychologist, part engineer, and part accountant, keeping in mind the kind of investment each prospect represents. He must be specific, comprehensive, and more sales" oriented than the nontechnical recruiter. (Author/CJ)

Discussed are criteria for selecting instructional materials. Also examined are the role of materials in classroom instruction and ideas related to the question, When should instructional materials be selected?" (CT)

Library schools must train young adult librarians toward commitment to relevant book selection. (AB)

A source of vocational agriculture teachers in successful farmers who are looking for other jobs. (GB)

Criticizes the preparation of teachers, and offers several ways in which important changes in teacher education could come about. (Author)

Discusses the effectiveness of counseling, the literature of the field, the programs of preparation, and the characteristics of those who enter counseling and guidance. (Author)

An examination was made of the sex role models portrayed in primary reading texts during six contiguous historical periods in the United States from 1600 to 1966. (Author)

Surveys the Reading Is Fun-damental Program (RIF) in Cleveland, Ohio, which makes it possible for disadvantaged children to select and own books. (RW)