This issue of "Science Education News" is concerned with Educational Research and Development (R and D). The initial article, "Efforts of Laboratories and Centers," presents a brief historical sketch of the growth and development of the various R and D Centers in the United States. Other topical headings include: "Product Information Available,""R and D Institutions Share Interests,""Teachers Learn to Teach Science," and "Developers Discuss R and D Process." (LK)