These four issues of volume 3 (1993) contains brief reports on published research of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. In issue 1 are these two articles: "The Specifics: Integrating Vocational and Academic Education" and "A New Vision: Overhauling the Comprehensive High School." Issue 2 consists of four articles: "Challenges and Changes: Thinking Twice about the Status Quo"; "Apples and Oranges? Comparing Vocational and Academic Integration to Other Education Reforms"; "Exploring Assumptions: Getting to the Root of Curriculum Distribution"; and "Workplace Innovation: Reforming Education Reform." Issue 3 is a focus issue with an emphasis on integrating vocational and academic education. The three articles are "The Good and the Bad: Assisting Teachers with the Integration of Vocational and Academic Education"; "Not Just for Principals: An Outline for the Integration of Vocational and Academic Education Speaks for Itself"; and "Beyond Square One: Drawing on the Experience of Others in Vocational and Academic Integration." Issue 4 is also a focus issue dealing with special populations. The four articles are "A Tale of Two Cities and Collaborating for Limited English Proficient Students: Two Reports on the Education of ESL [English as a Second Language] Students"; "PG Rating Not Required: Parental Guidance Is an Inherent Part of Mexican-American Life"; "'Shot Full of Holes': The Relationship of Literacy Skills to Vocational Education and Work"; and "Improving Special Needs Programs: A Preliminary Framework." (YLB)