Article considered the reorganization of colleges of education and an educational White Paper designed to affect those changes. (RK)

A life sciences network which will be one of ten Australian resource sharing networks to be developed by the Australian National Scientific and Technical Library (ANSTEL) is proposed. The study outlines major elements and concepts of the system, including technical considerations, costing, management, and an implementation plan for the network.…

THESE PROCEEDINGS OF A CONFERENCE WHICH EXPLORED THE POSSIBLE USE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT, TITLE I FUNDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF HANDICAPPED CHILDREN CONTAIN OUTLINES FOR PROPOSED PROJECTS AND THE TEXTS OF THE CONFERENCE PAPERS. THE CONFEREES, LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPED 24 OUTLINES FOR PROJECTS FOR…

The preparatory steps for an evaluation of the honors program at Portland State University, Oregon and the selection of the gifted participants are described. Seventy-nine entering freshmen were selected in the proposed honors program on the basis of high College Entrance Exam verbal and mathematics scores. Sixty students were selected and formed…

Described is the proposed 1971-72 program for first through third grade culturally disadvantaged children as part of a Title III urban early childhood education program in Paterson, New Jersey. Listed are members of the Board of Education, the advisory committee, the parent committee, and the project staff. It is explained that the 1971-72 year is…

This document is a report of the commission appointed to study the over-all role of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), to appraise its current condition, and to recommend its future direction. The first chapter, "Context of Crisis and Tension," outlines the problems and issues facing teacher education institutions…

Suggestions for the development of a comprehensive state plan for environmental education in Illinois are offered in this proposal. They deal with the: (1) rationale for such a plan, (2) identification of environmentally related problems, (3) goals of environmental education, and (4) development of a strategy to achieve these goals. Problems are…

The majority of the conference reports on education of the handicapped focuses on regular class placement and teacher education. Presented concisely are 21 program proposal descriptions with funding source, project dates, objectives, philosophy, procedures and evaluation, and literature influencing project. Representative projects concern special…

The purpose of this action brochure is to help parent/citizen groups raise money. Its focus is on the techniques necessary to raise significant sums from the three main parts of the private sector in the United States--individuals, foundations, and corporations. In 1975, these three groups gave over 26 billion dollars to nonprofit organizations.…

As an exercise in program proposals and planning, the author presents activities of a school fund seeker in obtaining funds to implement an experience-based career education program. (MF)

Argues that we can formulate a unifying principle for the public school in a fragmented, pluralistic society. Addresses itself to three topics: 1) the need for a unifying principle, 2) the formulation of a principle for which a maximum consensus can be claimed, and 3) a common curriculum that would implement the principle. (Author/RK)

Can a greater emphasis on law education help the schools do a better job? Provides five guidelines for effectively teaching law. The intent is to stimulate students to develop responsibility for their own learning while helping them to become better citizens. (Author/RK)

Reviews a "passionately intelligent manifesto" which puts forward proposals for a new kind of college. (Editor)

How do you and your community judge the quality of your school's writing instruction program? Provides a check list as a guideline. (Author/RK)