Difficulties in implementing the Microelectronics Education Programme are discussed. Difficulties include too few microcomputers in schools, networking within schools, teachers working in isolation, distribution of software; and the problem of raising the level of awareness of teachers in all subject areas. (Author/JN)

Child health services in the United States are inadequate. The United States can provide an integrated and coordinated program of school health within a comprehensive system of preventive services. (JN)

In his era, John Dewey led those who sought to interpret, reform, and protect public education. With no leader of Dewey's stature now in sight, the author urges us to turn to Dewey's words and actions for guidance. (Author/JM)

Public and private sectors of education increasingly see themselves in competition for limited tax dollars, research contracts and grants, and for students. The current "enrollment crisis" originates from a myth of a no-growth economy. Public and private institutions have distinct and complimentary missions both vital to the educational system.…

If society is to continue to progress and address problems of health, hunger, productivity, and economic opportunity, the biases against science and technology must be confronted. The financial support of medical research, it is suggested, must come from the private sector as well as the government. (MLW)

States that a disproportionate number of Blacks continue to live in inadequate housing. Reviews various governmental programs which assist people in obtaining better housing with attention to both rental and owned housing. Discusses alternatives such as homesteading, manufactured homes, and mobile homes. (Author/WP)

Discusses implications of the involvement of business in public education. Considers the roles of business as (1) local citizen; (2) curriculum subject; (3) place of work; and (4) place to learn. Also examines requirements for effective school business partnerships and suggests that growing educational interest of employers promises a basis for…

For two-year colleges to keep pace with inflation, new sources of revenue must be cultivated. A nonprofit foundation may be the answer. Community college fund-raisers must tailor their private giving efforts to meet the needs of their unique constituency. Ideas for fund-raising events and areas are suggested. (MSE)

Describes elementary guidance in the United States as firmly entrenched in the school systems and generally developmental and preventive in nature. Contrasts Canadian elementary guidance where counselors are serving more than one school; most guidance services deal with crisis cases; and elementary guidance has not gained widespread support. (RC)

The interrelationship between higher education and the health of the New England economy is discussed. Two challenges in the coming decades are identified: decreasing enrollments and higher education's role in New England's economic development. Regional economic development, human resource planning, and state funding of higher education are…

In response to Parnell's questions, Department of Education Secretary Bell comments on the federal outlook for postsecondary education; and discusses the role of community and technical colleges, anticipated changes, access to education, federal budget cuts, the 1982 Vocational Education Act, the community college's vocational education role, and…

A description of the French program in Ottawa schools and a look at the costs and sources of revenue for implementing a second language program. (Editor)

The student rights protests of the 1960s, the 26th Amendment granting 18-year-olds the right to vote, and the demise of in loco parentis greatly changed student-institutional relationships. Yet these relationships can be improved only by increased consumer protection. Institutional opinions on consumer issues need to be heard. (Author)

Describes models for financing special education and analyzes their potential effects on service delivery practices. Discusses a variety of alternative funding policies. Suggests flexibility of funding, while generally desirable, can lead to abuse at the local level. Most states use a combination of policies. (JAC)

A study examined the methods used by several California school districts to respond to educational retrenchment. Results showed that, while respondents had difficulty separating recent educational legislaton from other aspects of retrenchment, they agreed that there was no way to produce better results in education with a reduction in resources.…