In a personal letter, Chomsky suggests that while the study of grammar has little detectable effect on writing ability, it can, as a branch of science, help students learn how (and why) to think about hard and intriguing questions and to develop natural curiosity. (HOD)

A model for assessing teacher training needs is discussed in which microcomputer skills are viewed within the context of other teacher-effectiveness variables. A two-tiered approach to teacher training in microcomputer instruction is developed, based on the promise of microcomputer instruction and upon pragmatic classroom considerations. (Author)

Considers the need for a defined and systematic curriculum in psychoeducation. Proposes areas of importance in a psychoeducational curriculum including preparatory coursework in the foundations, principles, and concepts of psychoeducation and program development, and practicum training in psychoeducation and program development. (Author/JAC)

Discusses the sorts of knowledge that the humanities provide, identifying the humanities with moral knowledge rather than practical benefits. Sees the humanities as domains of free intellectual inquiry, providing a training ground for moral decision making. (DMM)

Notes two major facts about the administrative organization of advertising education that combine to discourage qualified faculty and scholarship. Argues for the need for a separate administrative unit for advertising education. (HTH)

A study of the educational achievements of 40 children (5-16 years old) with osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, revealed no differences between Ss and control Ss without the condition in terms of nonverbal intelligence. Differences were found, however, in writing speed. Inteviews with children, teachers, and parents revealed…

Gifted programing in Nebraska has weathered budget cutbacks through increased teacher awareness of the needs of gifted students, strengthened parent advocacy, and the creativity of educators who learned from previously funded projects. (CL)

It has been said that we live today in a spiritual vacuum where the old values have been discarded and no new values have been discovered to take their place. That is a critical situation that community could help to alleviate. (Author)

This article analyzes the information required for instructional materials development in the field of deaf education. A two-part survey of deaf educators is described.

This edition of "Education Week" highlights the report "Quality Counts 2002: Building Blocks for Success," which examines what states are doing to provide early learning experiences for young children; to ensure that those experiences are of high quality; to prepare and pay early childhood educators adequately; and to measure…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…