Methods which ensure trainee followup of skills training are presented. Techniques involve personal action planning, group action planning, multiphase programming, performance aids, recognition systems, resource access, trainer followup, and more. (CT)

Responses from 18 of 68 college professors who are members of the editorial boards of the "Economics of Education Review" and the "Journal of Education Finance" list the books and journals they consider essential reading for students of educational finance and give the two research issues they consider most important. (MLF)

Defines sex equity in terms of the social studies and suggests ways to integrate it into the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Included are key questions for teachers to consider about sex equity and social studies and a bibliography of classroom materials and reference books on sex equity. (AM)

The history and current nature of CONDUIT, an organization that reviews, tests packages and distributes computer-based materials, is presented. Although many of the units available are designed for collegiate instruction, some can be used at the high school level, particularly for enrichment studies for juniors and seniors. (MP)

Shows how secondary teachers can make world history more relevant and interesting to urban youth by using a social history approach. How to integrate social history into the curriculum, available materials, and teaching strategies are discussed. (RM)

Discusses the special collections and archival materials often found in medium-sized public libraries which should be fully used by historical researchers. It is suggested that public libraries need to advertise their collections which are of historical interest and to be more aware of the needs of the historical researcher. (Author/JL)

Annotates more than 30 books about Russian history and historical figures. (AEA)

A list of organizations and agencies that serve as clearinghouses for information on various educational matters--many concentrating on sex equity--and some of their publications are listed. (MLW)

Suggests sources of information, including books, maps, and slides, and teaching methods and activities to use in teaching ancient Roman history to secondary students. (Author/CK)

Discusses the value of standardized tests in providing useful measurement of career education programs and presents advantages of standardized over locally prepared tests in many instances. Includes test selection consideration and some resources for test selection. (MF)

Discusses some aspects of the radiation chemistry of gases, focusing on the ion-molecule and charge neutralization reactions which set study of the gas phase apart. Uses three examples that illustrate radiolysis, describing the radiolysis of (1) oxygen, (2) carbon dioxide, and (3) acetylene. (CS)

Reviews recent advances in radiation chemistry concerning the effect of high-energy radiation on organic liquids. Discusses the general nature of excited and ionized states, pathways for decay, the effect of environmental perturbation, the behavior of an electron in a nonpolar liquid, and comparison of photochemical and radiation chemical effects.…

Discusses the identity and nature of free radicals generated by radiolysis of aqueous solutions. (CS)

A study compared the readability level of five categories of project books in 11 states. Using the Dale-Chall readability scale to rate the publications, it was concluded that 75 percent of the basic Unit I publications were above the reading level of 68 percent of the audience. (LRA)

An annotated bibliography of recommended materials parents can use at home to reinforce basic skills. Citations are grouped by age levels, preschool through the eighth grade. Publishers' addresses and prices are provided. (SJL)