Recent research in early childhood education (ECE) centers suggests that some teacher characteristics are not at a level that would support computer learning opportunities for children. This study identified areas of support required by teachers to provide a smooth introduction of the computer into the early childhood education classroom.…

Millions of Americans work hard every day but struggle to support their families on low wages. Millions more have recently moved from welfare to work, but have been unable to escape poverty. Altogether, according to the U.S. Labor Department, more than six million Americans are counted among the working poor. Meanwhile, critical industries like…

Provides general information about documents available from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Describes how to get materials from GPO bookstores and gives their locations. Discusses bibliographies and guides to documents available and provides annotated lists of 40 items appropriate for use in elementary and/or junior high schools. (JM)

The utilization of state educational assessment information at local, state, and national levels for program evaluation, resource allocation, and research purposes is examined. The author creates a structure for researching, studying, and describing the outcomes of state assessment programs and illustrates each function with examples drawn from…

The majority of students on campuses today are over 21 years old. They present new issues and challenges to student services professionals. These changes are discussed in a philosophical and pragmatic context. Specific proposals for developing strategies to meet the needs of the adult learner are made. (Author/BEF)

An annotated bibliography on sexism and education covers societal sexism; sexism in schools; communicating more positive notions of sex roles to children; sexism in textbooks; curriculum ideas; lists of resources, research and workshop formats; and legal aspects of sexism in education. (MLW)

Information is given on accessing community and school-based services at the local and county level for visually impaired students. Groups are identified that can provide services in the areas of education, employment, family support and advocacy, recreation, social/interpersonal development, medical needs, and financial needs. Contains 21…

Investigates the relationship between users' information-seeking goals and their information-seeking behaviors; focuses on specifying hierarchical levels of user goals. Forty users from academic, public, and special libraries participated. Analysis illustrates how changes in "interactive intentions" are related to information-seeking…

Describes the strategic planning process for the merger between the libraries of Penn State University's Harrisburg and Schuykill campuses. Examines the merger's potential impact on library services and resources. Discusses possible solutions to meeting the information needs of the merged institutions. (Author/AEF)

Presents an annotated bibliography of sources in the ERIC database concerning Canada. Many of the documents suggest topics for curriculum development or describe instructional strategies for teaching about Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relationships. Information about ordering or accessing the documents is included. (MJP)

One way a business can meet the challenge of gathering information from different sources and platforms is to develop a news filtering and integration system. Topics include creation of a planning team; identification of user requirements; considerations of infrastructure, primarily system compatibility; and the process of analyzing, evaluating,…

Provides brief descriptions of a plethora of websites revealing social studies lesson plans, resources, and primary documents. Sponsors for these sites include educational publishers, professional associations, government organizations, media organizations, and individual teachers. (MJP)

Reviews the electronic journals and online services marketplace. Discusses fees; types of materials that are accessible; search engines and compatibility with Web browsers; information currency; types and number of sources available and numbers; archives; indexing, abstracting and full text titles; electronic delivery; technological development;…

Examines several aspects of international business education, including curriculum development, partnerships with the international business community, funding, information resources, minority and women outreach projects, partnerships with high schools, trade centers and institutes, and innovative instructional methods. (DMM)

Writers and books viewed as having particular value in planning for gifted education in the year 2000 are identified, including works on identifying the gifted, accelerated early development, behavioral and learning characteristics, aesthetics, core gifted curriculum, literature studies, ethics, philosophy, and mathematical and scientific…