Shares information about nannies and the schools that prepare them. Additional topics discussed include nannies as professionals and contributions of the nanny movement in the United States. Tables provide a profile of American nanny schools, nanny school entrance requirements, and nanny school curricula. (RH)

High satisfaction with intrinsic components of the job and lower satisfaction with extrinsic components as well as low scores on the extrinsic reward contingency and high scores on the intrinsic reward contingency indicate that county extension agents tend to reward themselves for high performance whereas they perceive the organization does not.…

Reviews the literature on professional competence for home economists. States that true commitment to the mission of home economics requires action based on the established goals of the profession. One of the actions to be taken is the ensuring of professional competence through professional development activities. (CH)

Discusses Patricia Wrightson's development as a writer of children's novels and her unique contributions to Australian literature. Highlights characters and/or primary points of interest in her works, especially her Hans Christian Anderson Medal winner, "A Little Fear." (SD)

Claims that, although elementary school counselors have demonstrated a commitment to the service ideal, if the key to acquiring autonomy is the assertion of one's superior knowledge, being helpful and cooperative is not enough. Recommends that, to be accepted as practitioners with specialized knowledge, counselors need to make image-building an…

Contains recollections of one teacher's experiences with and observations of teacher J. C. Tressler. Praises Tressler's contribution to the teaching of English. (JD)

In order to professionalize teaching, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) supports (1) a national entry-level teacher exam; (2) expanding choices for parents, students, and teachers; (3) a professional teacher board; (4) a better career ladder; and (5) restructuring education by modifying teachers' professional levels and roles,…

Reports on favorable results of an independent professional evaluation of the journal and provides background on the behind-the-scenes workings of the journal. (NKA)

Most continuing educators would like their programs to occupy a position of centrality in the university; in actuality, the marginal status that many see as undesirable can be beneficial to continuing education programs, yielding increased creativity and freedom to innovate. (CH)

Argues that the key to recognizing public relations as a profession will be turned by social and environmental events and the profession's response to them. Discusses the need to convey a common sense notion of the value of public relations activities to corporate executives. Outlines a working document of professional standards of public…

The contributions that Professor Erwin Stein has made to German education are discussed. For example, he played a crucial role in the founding of the School for International Pedagogical Research. (RM)

Special education for the behaviorally disordered is described as being at an adolescent stage of development. The current state of the profession is compared with such characteristics of adolescence as overestimation of abilities and importance, underestimation of needs, lack of tolerance for ambiguity, and uncertain identity. (Author/JW)

Reports on a study to develop and validate an instrument that measures attitudinal professionalism for secretaries within five theoretical dimensions consisting of (1) involvement in a professional culture, (2) commitment to service, (3) dedication to professional development, (4) ethical responsibility, and (5) work satisfaction. (Author/CH)

The status of education as a recognized professional field will not be achieved until more value and emphasis are placed on the conduct of educational research. (SK)

Suggests that the future of social work as a profession has been jeopardized by government declines in social service funding and job declassification. The profession's greatest asset is the transferability of social work skills. Future trends include biprofessionalism, computer capabilities, and entrepreneurial social work. (JAC)