Gives an autobiographical account of an English teacher-turned-administrator, who determined to teach writing by writing, at first in his own classroom and later promoting its use system-wide. Illustrates the strong influence an administrator can have on teaching practice and curriculum. (SR)

Presents six case studies dealing with vocational and educational guidance. Studies give insights into vocational guidance in Peru, Japan, Nigeria, New Zealand, Australia, and East Germany. (KO)

Reviews the United Kingdom's Eleven-plus Examination and discusses its use in developing countries. Notes that the rise of the comprehensive school has made the use of the examination redundant. Points out that the examination still thrives outside the United Kingdom, perhaps because it was implemented differently in those locales. (KO)

Describes the California International Studies Project which was designed to strengthen precollegiate students' knowledge of international issues. Examines the impact of the project on school districts. Reports that ongoing evaluation indicates that this program brings together scholars of international cultures with teachers and administrators.…

Explains some of the concepts commonly used in innovation theory and attempts to relate these concepts to ELT (English language teaching) project management. Related areas, such as factors in the innovation process, systemic change, participant roles, criteria for acceptance of innovation, ownership, and innovation gains and losses are discussed.…

Argues that community colleges are distinctive from other institutions of higher education. Cites 21 examples of distinctive programs, services, and delivery systems at community colleges nationwide, based on a survey of state directors of community college education. (DMM)

Based on an interview with U.S. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, this article surveys several of the projects launched by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution. These projects include: the National Historical Pictorial Map Contest; the Bicentennial School Recognition Program; the Bicentennial Educational Grant Program; and the…

Clear and comprehensive criteria for developing and evaluating gifted programs are needed. These criteria would define selection of program students and program characteristics. Programs should involve all potentially able students and should be innovative, intellectually stimulating, comprehensive, enthusiastic, and divergent. (MSE)

Describes the production of a local history magazine by two advanced twelfth-grade English classes. Discusses difficulties encountered during the project, and offers practical suggestions for teachers considering such a project. (SV)

Follow-up study of the extent to which teachers implemented objectives of a course on microcomputer applications up to two years after they had taken the course indicated that school districts' investments in inservice education will have limited returns if they only provide the courses and neglect to anticipate or provide follow-up support.…

Four innovative educational and three criminal justice programs were studied to determine whether dissemination/implementation with close fidelity to the original model or implementation according to local needs was more effective. Well-operationalized programs were usually adopted and implemented with fidelity acceptable to program developers.…

Describes innovations in the mentoring process at Quinsigamond Community College (Massachusetts). The author presents a description of the program, its philosophy, the mentor/protege relationship, and an evaluation. Included are suggested activities for mentors to follow in building, developing, and expanding the mentoring relationship. (GR)

Discusses policy and program innovations in toddler day care and family support services in Europe, focusing on educational opportunities in Denmark, France, Italy, Finland, Sweden, and England. Reviews the implications of these innovations for toddler day care and family support services in the United States. (MDM)

Discusses how three states are implementing the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, focusing on Massachusetts' Common Core of Learning, Delaware's First Schools in the First State pilot curriculum project, and Oregon's Initial Mastery and Advanced Mastery certificates. Notes that one of the aims of Goals 2000 is to make states true laboratories of…

Describes the debate over how and when the community college movement spread from the Midwest to California. Presents evidence that the University of Chicago's William Rainey Harper was working in 1900 to convince three California colleges to drop their upper division and become junior colleges. Considers the role of David Starr Jordan in the…