Recent trends in state action to recruit, recognize, reward, and renew teachers are described. Generally, testing has been but one part of a comprehensive state policy addressing teacher-related issues. (Author/MT)

The author presents considerations for business educators concerning recruitment of students for the business program. Several specific recruitment techniques are included. (CH)

Discusses the types of foster families needed by child welfare agencies and the use of marketing concepts to attract and keep these families as substitute caregivers for children. (HOD)

Describes and assesses the impact of the Friends of Black Children project which enlists the aid of local communities and public adoption agencies to further the adoption of black children by black families. (Author/NH)

This article focuses on the growing minority teacher shortage and the problems this shortage will produce. The status of minorities in higher education and the teaching profession are examined, and Bowling Green State University's new minority recruitment program is described. (MT)

College football became a popular spectator sport after World War II with the return of veterans to college. Financial help was provided by the G. I. Bill, which led to older, more experienced students playing football. This article explores how the G. I. Bill helped make college football the popular sport it is today. (DF)

In the computer age, telecommuting programs can be an effective means of recruiting and retaining valuable employees. This article discusses how companies can select employee participants and how to manage people working at home. (Author/CT)

Evaluates the project, emphasizing (1) the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers; and (2) the collection, preparation, and dissemination of educational materials. (CI)

Because educators have a social responsibility to those they teach, the marketing concept may not be adequate as a philosophy for continuing education. In attempting to broaden the audience for continuing education, educators should consider a societal marketing concept to meet the needs of the educationally disadvantaged. (SK)

Selection for entry to teacher training and to the teaching profession is receiving close attention in Scotland. This article describes the Criteria for Teacher Selection (CATS) project and its use in screening candidates for teacher training. Problems and issues are highlighted. (Author/MT)

The article describes a cooperative program of special education teacher preparation to recruit black students into an established master of education program and prepare them for careers in special education. (Author/CL)

Adrian College's steady increase and confidence in enrollment projections stem from a research-based, thoughtfully planned, carefully implemented, highly controlled marketing programs. Four major elements of a successful marketing mix are identified: product, price, place, promotion. (MLW)

Reports findings of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Task Force on Student Recruitment study which involved surveys of educators and students and a review of programs offered. Concluded that rehabilitation education programs have highly variable recruitment needs, and provides 14 recommendations. (JAC)

This is the second in a series of three reports about the research on teaching quality that the Education Commission of the States (ECS) is producing through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE). The focus of this report is on teacher recruitment and retention. This report is intended to…

RAND found that, for most military service members, college attendance is compatible with Reserve service. Many reservists successfully combine service with both civilian jobs and college, and use the educational benefits available to them. However, those who score the highest on the AFQT may want to pursue college more intensively than the…