Historical background to Arkansas Act 590, mandating inclusion of creationism in public school curriculum, is given, including the history of antievolution bills, emergence of textbook watchers, and political issues in the law's passage. Suggestions are given for elementary and secondary teachers to become informed and active regarding…

The author looks at the future of vocational school psychology and examines the determinants that will have variable influence on role and function in the years ahead. These determinants include: district demands and expectations, district's perception of its needs, community response to service, and desired functions of the school psychologist.…

The Governor of California discusses the role/importance of computer science education and proposed steps to support the cause of computer-aided education in California. Proposals include establishing computer demonstration centers, providing stipends for teachers studying computer-aided instruction, and funding of summer institutes and exemplary…

Costs and benefits of New York's Truth-in-Testing law are reviewed and related to constitutional issues and fairness to test-makers as well as test-takers. Besides matters of cost and test question availability, challenges to the legislation also involve issues of due process, equal protection, and infringement of existing copyright laws. (MSE)

Minimum competencies are being imposed on the schools by state legislators frustrated by declining academic achievement. Teachers must not allow this movement to engender a "teaching for the test" mentality. They must work for a balanced curriculum, good remedial programs, and competency tests which provide real feedback for teaching. (SJL)

The article considers such issues as the individualized education plan, due process procedures, the least restrictive environment, parent participation, annual reviews, and allocation of federal support. Recent setbacks caused by cutbacks at the California and national level are cited as a result of more recent state and federal rulings. (SB)

Discusses national differences, natural justice, and protection of tangible expressions in the copyright law and tactical and practical considerations regarding the legal aspects of author compensation for library lending. Special problems for public lending rights legislation (PLR) in the U.S. are cited. Eighteen references are provided. (CHC)

Describes, in lay terms, the prerogatives and characteristics of state legislatures and discusses legislative processes. Reviews legislative financial responses to urban needs, specifically the needs of students, variance in purchasing power among school districts in a state, and municipal overburden. (Author/MK)

Charts the evolution of the notion that the employer bears a certain responsibility for the troubled employee as it has emerged through laws and arbitration and considers the nature and scope of that responsibility. Available from St. John's Law Review, Fromkes Hall, Grand Central and Utopia Parkways, Jamaica, NY 11439. (Author/IRT)

Concern over shrinking state financial support for the University of Michigan prompted administrators to create a comprehensive program to educate communities and promote citizen caring about funding priorities for colleges and universities. The program and support system are described. Communication of information and data collection are…

The increasing rate of absenteeism among Canadian and U.S. public school students is discussed noting the widespread effects of low attendance. Eight questions are provided as a starting point for reassessment of school board attendance policy. Ontario attendance legislation and current enforcement practices are briefly explained. (SB)

Ohio's initiative in geriatric education shows that the federal government need not be the initiator in charting new directions. Diversity of medical education and practice can be an asset. The Ohio model provides a replicable means of transition and holds great promise for other states. (Author)

The main uses of competency based teacher education techniques are to develop understanding of public school students and practices, improve instructional methodology, and enhance skills needed in working with special students in reading programs. (JD)

Facility planning officers who have identified the most cost advantageous and educationally beneficial site on which to erect a building for their school systems and have attempted to negotiate a purchase of the parcel or parcels to no avail can consider a petition in eminent domain as an alternative next step. (Author/MLF)

The Legislative Environmental Advisory Group (LEAG) is an experimental program whose purpose is to produce public policy research on environmental issues for Iowa state legislators. LEAG's membership, selection of six manageable research areas, evaluation of projects, scheduling, and dissemination of results are briefly discussed. (MLW)