The current status of statistics education at the secondary level is reviewed, with particular attention focused on the various instructional programs in England. A description and preliminary evaluation of the Schools Council Project on Statistical Education is included. (MP)

This report offers a brief account of Iraq's recent mass literacy initiative, considered within the broader context of illiteracy problems throughout the Arab world. The Iraqi experience is noteworthy for both the size and the unique character of the campaign launched by that nation's Arab Ba'ath Socialist regime. (Author/SJL)

Examines recent trends in general education, discussing its importance, definitions of general education, and its inconsistent status. Provides three examples of successful general education programs, as well as an ideal model for a community college program. (AYC)

Presents the history of a graduate course on the teaching of technical communication, its content, goals and achievements. (RL)

Describes a locally developed writing program that includes a diagnostic device for pretesting and posttesting, a writing skills checklist, an individualized educational program format, a series of parent notification letters, and a remediation system involving all staff members. (Author/IRT)

A study attempting to formulate a generic description of Indian community education noted significant differences between the perceptions of local and national leaders in 23 needs and priorities areas, most dealing with basic human needs. (SB)

This article discusses the nature and value of accreditation, organization of accreditation agencies, costs, and general accreditation procedures. (JMF)

Recreational reading was encouraged in a sixth-grade class through a "Famous People Auction Project." For each book read and reported on during the year, students accumulated play money, with which they could bid at an auction for mementoes the teacher had solicited from celebrities. (SJL)

Various forms of worker training in industrial safety in the Soviet Union are described by a Soviet labor inspector, with special "industrial safety rooms" the principal means of inplant instruction. Safety education in vocational schools and "people's universities" is also touched on. (MF)

Describes and argues for the California Initiative for Family Choice, a voucher plan proposed for the state of California. (IRT)

Relates the ways in which the various vocational programs and student organizations are making free enterprise/consumer/economic concepts an integral part of classroom, laboratory, and community activities. Lists activities for eight vocational education program areas in Florida. (LRA)

Briefly describes a program used in the Hazelwood School District in Missouri. (JM)

Many of the problems facing secondary schools today can be solved, this paper says, by negotiating learning contracts with students. Presented here is a model for shared accountability. (Author)

Describes a public relations program used successfully at a New York City high school. (LD)