This article describes an experimental teacher training program for political science teaching assistants at the University of California at Los Angeles. (Author/RM)

The dashiki, a loose blouse-like garment, probably originated in West Africa. The simplicity of the garment made it an excellent choice for construction by eight- and nine-year-old students. Describes how students at the Thousand Oaks School in Berkeley, California, learned to make the dashiki. (Author/RK)

Two teachers portray historical characters--from Lewis and Clark to Laurel and Hardy. And now, heeeeere's Allen and Corey! (Editor)

For a number of years the Art Department of the Richmond Public Schools has offered an art museum and carnival to children in the elementary grades. The art carnival, which takes art beyond conventional programs, is made up of art games, viewmasters, puzzles, perceptual objects which can be manipulated, nature forms, and kaleidoscopes. (Author)

Six math units for middle and upper grades--banking, transportation, taxes, budgeting, shopping and pricing and advertising. (Editor)

Describes a program involving six children and 15 residents from a home of the aged working together in a common art experience for a five month period. (Author/AM)

Describes a program designed to step up activities that can help women and girls achieve equal educational opportunity. (Author/RK)

The article concerning the mini-course program in Iron Mountain (EJ 067 651) has prompted the author, a principal at a middle school, to relate the experiences of Mount Vernon, Iowa in the same area. (Author/RK)

Describes the Positive Approaches for Sex Offenders (PASO) program which attempts to provide a treatment alternative to incarceration for sex offenders. (Author)

Describes the purposes, form, and content of staff appraisal schemes in ten countries' public administrations and discusses a number of related trends and issues. Examines the effects of these trends in light of the organizations' experiences and draws attention to the inadequate monitoring and evaluation of staff appraisal schemes. (Author/JG)

Describes a health fair conducted by the University of Texas at Austin and sponsored by the Health Information and Education Office at the Student Health Center. Its goal was to identify student health concerns and to respond programmatically. (Author/RK)

Perceiving the need for change and then wanting to change are not enough, proclaims this writer, who suggests that schools recruit and assign a person full time to facilitate the change process while working with teachers. She describes the situation and the person. (Editor)

Recommends introducing students to the works of contemporary artists through slides and reproductions and exploring with students the aesthetic considerations and qualities of these works. They can then develop innovative ideas and techniques characteristic of modern art. (Author/RK)

Pictures of rubbings are used to aid young children in creating their own sense of artistic expression. (RK)

A unique event, a puppet play for children has been performed as a part of the Bicentennial celebrations. Describes the play, Brave Hannah Weston, by John C. Bodger, and encourages other schools to create and present puppet plays. (Author/RK)