The three numbers of the new journal contain these articles: "Content-Related Teaching Through Distance Learning: A Viable Alternative?" (Zoe E. Louton); "Teacher as Researcher: Motivating an Eighth Grade Spanish Class" (Emily Francomano); "Traveling to South America on the Internet" (Margaret Reardon); "U.S. Joins Global Language Education Study"; "Events in Europe: A Focus on Germany" (Helena Curtain); "The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Document Inspires Students" (Armelle Webster); "Legislative Update--104th Congress, First Session" (Cindy McMillan); "NNELL Endorses National Standards"; "Standards for Foreign Language Learning"; "Atlanta Superintendent Strongly Supports National Standards" (Benjamin O. Canada); "Standards for Foreign Language Learning: One District's Experience" (Elizabeth Rieken); "Proficiency-Oriented Testing: Reality Therapy" (Peggy Boyles); and "Bilingualism in Early Childhood Education: What Do We Know? What Do We Do?" (Laurie Makin). Professional notes, classroom activity ideas, samples of children's classroom creations, notes on classroom resources for French, German, and Spanish instruction, and a professional calendar are also included in each issue. (MSE)