The author discusses the need to establish lines of communication between instructional researcher and curriculum developer" in order to improve the statement of educational priorities." (Authors/AK)

This is a North Carolina study of participation patterns of low socioeconomic status (SES) adults in educational programs. The researcher found a high level of interest in education and job training among low SES adults. But there was far less actual participation than interest in participation. (Author/MS)

The author makes a plea for the placing of the learning process above fiscal considerations. (CK)

Suggests the use of specified objectives rather than behavioral objectives. They would be chosen by the school according to its own philosophy of education, and would be specified only for certain subject matter which the school considers basic. (Author/DR)

The purpose of career education is to prepare the young to accept the reality of having to discover constructive pathways to adulthood, to help them successfully negotiate those pathways, and to assist them in finding personal relevance in the life options available to them. (Author)

A nationwide educational policy is needed, and the Education Commission of the States is uniquely qualified to provide leadership in setting such a policy. (RA)

Several item types which may be used to test for the acquisition of subject-matter concepts and principles are described. (Author/LR)