Discusses forces of ASCA action: (1) counselors must band together; (2) communication must take place; (3) coordinate activities to reach goals; and (4) support of relevant others concerned with young people. (Author/EK)

Discusses need for reexamination of organization function within educational environment. Points out advantages of autonomy as well as of national affiliation, need for meaningful programs, affects of burgeoning extension campuses and junior colleges. (CJ)

Reviews a study of the formal organizational charts of 104 community colleges conducted to determine if a preferred organization structure exists in medium-sized community colleges and if organizational patterns are related to any definable characteristics or operating dynamics. (DMM)

Examines the factors that lead to the success of one regional education organization and the failure of a comparable one. The study demonstrates that organizational arrangements and leadership within the centers themselves were much more critical to survival or death than were environmental conditions. (Author/IRT)

The tax status and problems of various public service and mutual benefit organizations are reviewed. Focus is on tax rates and exemptions of: charitable organizations; educational institutions; scientific organizations; foundations; religious and social welfare organizations; social clubs; cooperatives; labor unions; and business leagues. (LBH)

The most widely recognized quality management standard in the world, the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 9000, is considered by some in higher education to have much potential for college administration. Its advantages include its focus on organizational infrastructure, adaptability, articulation of tangible requirements for…

Queried 571 elementary school principals in 12 states to determine: (1) the frequency of nontraditional (combination and nongraded) classes; and (2) changes in the use of combination classes during recent years. Found that although combination classes represented 17% of California classrooms, most states contained only 3 to 7%. Nongraded classes…

Presents a framework for understanding the volume and content of socialization messages within primary school classrooms (n=64). Explains that the framework includes five levels of classroom and school organization. Utilizes three methods for data collection: (1) classroom observation; (2) interviews with teachers and principals; and (3) reading…

Briefly describes the little-known ISA international primary education and its link with Desmond Cole-Baker. Also details contributions of UNESCO and other organizations to the continuing development of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme from 1960 to the present. (Contains 19 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Describes the fate of science and technology from an international perspective. Uses the United Nations and several non-governmental organizations as examples of organizations that have changed their policies on science and technology. Compares changes in these policies with changes in policies related to gender. (DDR)

Although bureaucratic decentralization lies at the heart of educational restructuring, many state-level reform strategies adopted since 1983 perpetuate the regulatory orientation of school improvement. This article assesses the restructuring movement, exemplified by the Coalition of Essential Schools, and the overall politics of American…

Data from the Youth-Parent Socialization Panel Study were used to examine changes in social participation as people move from high school to parenthood. Participation in self-oriented (occupational and professional) organizations was related to socioeconomic status (education, occupation, and income), while community-oriented participation was…

Offers a summary view of the complex myriad of U.S. national, regional, and international standards bodies that are developing information technology standards. A classification of standards is suggested which breaks down the large spectrum of standards into functional areas of interoperability. (nine references) (LAE)