Discusses the pervasiveness of computers in the world of work and the increasing need for students and teachers to be computer-literate. Describes Spokane Falls Community College's hands-on course, "Desktop Computers," designed to meet the needs of local business by teaching students to use computers and overcome computer phobia. (AYC)

College students and the general public must be given the opportunity to hear enlightened scholarly criticism of biblical prophecy and writings, particularly in these time when the Bible is being used as a political football by those who seek to impose one view and one religion upon an entire nation. (RM)

Multicultural education requires effective, resourceful teachers who are committed to education for all children. Teacher education programs must begin to assume responsibility for seeing that their programs and training reflect the diversity of this nation through their staffing, materials, methods, strategies, and resources. (CJB)

Describes a systematic approach to an assessment of the learning needs of practicing nurses and a computer-based solution to marketing the resulting continuing education needs. (JOW)

A substitute teacher describes some of the impromptu lessons and activities that she has successfully used in secondary social studies classes, e.g., analyzing political cartoons; reading charts; defining, spelling, and using terms correctly in writing. Some of these activities are intended to close gaps detected in student knowledge. (RM)

At a conference, parents identified major needs in coping with disabled children (including needs for respite, information, and service coordination), and made recommendations regarding such subjects as educational rights, legislation and finance, teacher education, educational services, continuing education, and transition programs. (CL)

This state survey analyzed the status of environmental education, future plans, and needs for implementing or improving environmental education. The results indicated that 69 percent of the districts did not require environmental education and 36 percent did not include it all. (MR)

Those who aspire to reach the top of the secretarial field should know the demands and the requirements of high-level positions, and they should plan their career development accordingly. The author lists the essentials that go into the making of the top-level career secretary. (HD)

An explanation of the way learning materials are developed at the American College is offered as a model for trainers developing their own materials. Personnel functions, the development of the construct lesson plan, and a videotape project are discussed. Suggestions for the individual trainer are offered. (EC)

The reason for the failure of a training program was the lack of a clear definition of the trainee's needs. The following goals were formulated for a new training program: regroup, identify needs, set objectives, general alternatives, evaluate alternatives, design and develop the program, and test the program. (EC)

A position paper of the American Public Health Association advocates a comprehensive, sequential program of health education for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. (GW)

In response to a directive from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Southeast Regional Advisory Committee (SE RAC) provides an assessment of the technical assistance needs of educators in the Southeast Region. This RAC is one of 10 such committees appointed by the Secretary to conduct an education needs assessment over the…

Throughout our nation?s history, faith communities have played an essential role in educating children. Churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious organizations have supported and extended the work of local schools by offering tutoring, reading instruction, mentoring, after-school programs and a wide range of other services. Faith…

In this report, the Commission considers the request by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (BOG) and the Chaffey Community College District (CCCD) to establish an Educational Center in the City of Chino. The need for this educational center dates back to 1991 when the BOG adopted the community college system?s Long Range…

The West Virginia State Board of Education assumed administrative control of the Lincoln county school system in June 2000, following a state report on the county?s failure to make adequate progress in rectifying major deficiencies identified in an October 1999 audit. One of the conditions for regaining local board control was that the Lincoln…