In the fifth volume of a 10-volume report, the development of federal dissemination-related school improvement policy is depicted through short case studies of nine distinctly different programs sponsored by the Department of Education: Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title III/IV-C, the Joint Dissemination Review Panel, the National…

The Education Voucher Demonstration began in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District during the 1972-73 school year. Under the voucher concept, parents freely select a school for their child and receive a credit or voucher equal to the cost of the child's education that is paid directly to the school upon enrollment. It was presumed that…

This annual address by the Chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) focuses on the financial crisis affecting the district and on the district's innovative activities and programs. Opening remarks review the recent actions of the governor and legislature which resulted in the maintenance of the community colleges'…

The instructional strategy for the promotion of mastery learning in Korean middle schools included educational diagnosis, compensatory programs, formative tests, remedial and enrichment programs, cooperative learning and summative tests. The Mastery Learning Project is seen as providing more systematic and massive innovation efforts in the…

Overall, the research to date indicates that such innovations, when properly interpreted and implemented, may be a step toward educational improvement and are, in any case, valid alternatives to the traditional mode of teaching. (Author)

Describes a traditional hospital-based subspeciality training program and a hospital-based primary care teaching unit and then describes two new programs which are working reasonably well. Discusses opportunities such programs represent, problems they face, and some possible solutions, including the need for involving all participants in planning…

The author describes a guidance program's response to high school curriculum modification and enrichment. The extent of these changes necessitated new techniques and ongoing reappraisal. The result has been increased openness and accessibility to guidance services, and greater cooperation among faculty and counselors. (SJL)

The "people-ocean", not a small elite group, is seen as the sustaining force of China. In this light, the role of education is seen as helping people to develop a new socialist consciousness. Change is the key concept; vocational and technical education must "leap forward" to better scientific education. (MW)

Ideally, to gain the best possible understanding of vocations, junior high teachers participating in a prevocational workshop should participate in simple hands-on activities which have been carefully planned by vocational instructors. The procedures for conducting such a workshop are outline. (Author/AJ)

The article reviews the background, philosophy, and objectives of Peru's education system and outlines the innovations within the structure, management, and administration of the system. Emphasis has been placed on basic education at all age levels, developing higher education, and meeting rural needs. (MW)

Nearly one-third of the European Community population of 320 million is involved daily with some form of education. The Community Education Action Programme celebrated its tenth anniversary in February 1986. The initial thrust was to increase mutual understanding and promote closer relations between the different education systems of member…

The concept of Instructional Management by Parents, Community, and Teachers (IMPACT) was developed by the Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology (INNOTECH) of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in an effort to reverse trends toward increased costs and decreased student achievement in schooling in…

In 1986, a Commission appointed by the governor of Virginia recommended that the teacher preparation degree program should consist of the greatest number of courses in the arts and sciences that can be included feasibly and some specially developed education courses. In response to this challenge, Radford University developed a totally…

A study was conducted to explore the concept of distance education as it pertains to elementary and secondary education in Wisconsin and to make recommendations to the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding its use. Four major problem areas are identified and recommendations are provided in this report. Problems related to…

Interviews expressing a variety of viewpoints on the present and future status of education on a national and global scale are offered by 14 major educators and public figures. The theme of educational reform frames each interview. Patricia Biehl reflects on the diminishing effectiveness of secondary education. Derek Bok favors the teaching of…