Contains an open letter to the other commissions of the National Associate for the Teaching of English (NATE), reporting on the growth and direction of NATE in preschool planning. (RB)

Summarizes what has been done at Oregon State University in formulating a definition of the university's purpose, standards, and values, and proposes what still needs to be done. (Author/PG)

The Structure of Intellect theory advanced in this paper conceptualizes intellectual abilities in a three-dimensional model where every ability is described in terms of the type of operation used, the content involved, and the intellectual product which is a result of interaction between operation and content. (Author/PG)

Maharishi International University, a 4-year liberal arts college with a student body of under 500, is a university dedicated to the propagation of transcendental meditation. (Author/PG)

This essay sought to examine the difficulties surrounding the relevance of history to education. (Author/RK)

Discussing the evolving conception of literacy, this digest provides a current review of material in the ERIC database on the multiplicities of literacies. The digest includes sections on the broadening scope of literacy, acquisition of literacies, defining literacy, and expanding the domain of literacy. (RS)

After outlining the nature of children's learning in kindergarten, expectations for parent participation, and teachers' responsibilities, this paper presents aspects of a child-centered kindergarten curriculum. Listed first are long-term and short-term objectives which are pertinent to the role of the kindergarten teacher. These are followed by a…

The general philosophy and framework which establish direction and priorities for mathematics education in kindergarten through grade 12 in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools are given in this document. The scope and sequence of normal expectancies for kindergarten through grade 8 highlight specific grade level objectives, while the…

While it is generally agreed that peace is desirable, there are barriers to achieving a peaceful world. These barriers are classified into three major areas: (1) an erroneous view of human nature; (2) injustice; and (3) fear of world unity. In a discussion of these barriers, it is noted that although the consciousness and conscience of the world…

Following an overview of acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and support activities from 1981-83, the Dade County (Florida) 1983-84 Education Consolidation Improvement Act (ECIA) Chapter 2 Computer Education Project is described and evaluated. Evaluation is based on success in meeting several project objectives: (1) maintenance of existing…

Article investigated the problem of being a practicing artist while teaching art classes. (RK)

Author evaluated stage theories versus the benefits of the open classroom. (RK)

The argument of this paper is that universities are not politically neutral and cannot become so, and if this argument can be sustained it should be evident that arguments about whether or not they ought to be neutral are utterly mistaken. (Editor)

Described how personification can help children begin to develop healthy emotional responses. (RK)