Since 1969 the International Planned Parenthood Federation has worked with the government of Botswana in setting up family planning services. An evaluation of the family planning aspects of the program were carried out. This is a summary of three research studies and some general comments. Included is: (1) an introduction to Botswana and the…

Brief, individual program descriptions from member organizations of the National Federation for the Improvement of Rural Education (NFIRE) constitute the sum of this report on NFIRE developments. Each report includes: the name of the organization; the name of a contact person; an address; an organizational classification; a descriptive note on the…

A New York two-year college concentrates on involving its community in its educational program. (Author)

Describes the self-paced, competency-based teacher education program instituted at Illinois State University eight years ago and the changes that have had to be made in the program. Four difficult and pervasive problems that had to be resolved are listed. (IRT)

Students in this elementary school are much more receptive to learning in their after-lunch classes since the usual lunch-period pattern--lunch followed by play--was reversed so that students play and then eat. (Author/IRT)

A special program at Seton Hall University includes parents of Upward Bound students in university classes. (IRT)

An ecology program for gifted high school students incorporated such diverse areas as writing, oral skills, political interests, and photography into a scientific research framework. (CL)

The author discusses the broad concepts and ideas in the EXCEL program--equity, ethics, and push for excellence. (IRT)

Central High School of Kansas City, Missouri, focused on improving student attendance. Among the methods used to improve attendance were calling parents of absent students, involving the community in the school, creating an alumni association, and creating an inschool suspension program. (IRT)

Examines the reasons behind the renewed popularity of small rural schools. Successful practices employed at several rural schools are described briefly. (JMB)

Describes activities and responsibilities of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT), including the design and implementation of the National Information System for Science and Technology. A list of the 20 special libraries throughout the Mexican Republic which are served by CONACyT, as coordinator and/or sponsor, is appended.…

An agency program designed to reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy and meet the needs of school age mothers found that assertive postpartum services were essential to preserve prenatal gains. (Author/SE)

The Sage Project effectively merges a humanistic clinical approach to self-development and personal growth with a much needed demand for creative and positively oriented gerontological programs and services. Discusses the Sage Project's four primary programs: (a) Core group programs; (b) Institutional programs; (c) Professional training and…

Prior to the opening of a rurally located treatment program for public inebriates, a concentrated public relations effort was made to inform and reassure the inhabitants of the local and surrounding neighborhoods about the program. Community sentiments four years later are discussed. (Author)