Discusses various dilemmas of teacher-centered curriculum development evident in the work of the Canada Studies Foundation, particularly that arising out of the effort to develop national programs by locally or regionally based teams. (Editor)

Examines the key role that the press plays in the Middle East in achieving development objectives. (Editor/RK)

Reviews several national parenthood education projects and research surveys and presents a five-page annotated bibliography of resource materials (both print and non-print) on parenthood education for secondary school teachers. (MF)

The variety of Canadian colleges, the national commitment to education, the diversity between provinces, and the relationships between colleges and universities present unique staff development problems. A national forum is proposed to meet identified needs. (RT)

The need for close relationships within national higher education systems is of crucial importance if nations of the world, both developing and developed, are to fulfill their educational obligations. Focus is on balance between individual institutional assignments and common commitments of national systems. (Author/LBH)

The author reviews the Reagan Administration's policy toward adult literacy, taking information from a series of interviews with persons involved in the formulation of federal adult literacy policy. He also presents some options within the policy preferences of the Reagan Administration and some possibilities for consideration by future…

States are moving away from plans allowing parents to pay for their children's education at a fixed rate years in advance, instead looking at plans that simply help parents save money. Of the nine guaranteed-tuition programs, only three are in operation, and some are pressing for a national program. (MSE)

Presents the National Endowment for the Arts' summary of educational needs, program emphases, and future directions as contained in its "Five-Year Planning Document, 1990-1994." Provides an overview of the 1988-1994 planning document, as well as a comparison of previous and current observations regarding the National Endowment's…

Examines the nature and breadth of the pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) problem in the context of what human services delivery systems are in place and will be put in place. (RWB)

Discusses cultural diversity and national unity in Indonesia, a country with a population of 165 million people from over 300 ethnic groups. Examines the philosophical basis of the Indonesian way of life and the country's national symbol of unity, "Bhineka Tunggal Ika," which means "unity in diversity." (GEA)

Traces the historical development of environmental education in England, indicating the changes that have occurred in program emphases and implementation patterns since the early 1960s. Lists the values associated with teaching environmentally. (ML)

Describes a nationwide program designed to guarantee supply of copies of documents, within predetermined terms and standards of quality, using selected libraries and documentation centers throughout Brazil. Details of program to be administered by Brazilian Institute for Information on Science and Technology are outlined in proposal and general…

Describes current trends in drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs, including decreased emphasis on the school's role in prevention, increased interest in forestalling rather than treating health problems, greater involvement of celebrities in antidrug programs, and improved peer support mechanisms. Noteworthy national programs are cited. (PGD)

Discusses Radio Learning Group (RLG) Campaigns, in which groups meet weekly with a trained leader, listen to radio programs, read study materials, and discuss the issues. Describes in detail the operational workshop held in Swaziland to train the leaders of the RLG Campaign. (SK)

Examines the justification of a national information system in Zambia. Highlights include a definition of information; types of information and forms in which it is produced, organized, and transmitted; relevance of information resources to Zambia; need for a national information policy; and the role of existing information centers. Footnotes are…