Describes programs at the universities of Zurich and Lausanne for training students from non-industralized countries in architectural design, the construction of buildings, and town planning. (SL)

Describes the National Science Foundation's (NSF) program designed to replace the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program. (SL)

The experiences of a Milwaukee area avocational counseling program for the elderly may be helpful to others wishing to start such programs. (MB)

Authors raise the question of how writing and composition skills, often neglected aspects of literacy programs, can best be developed. Using examples from a variety of countries, they demonstrate the close connection among educational, political, social, and cognitive factors and illustrate their instructional principles and strategies in a…

This district's method of obtaining closure, teamwork, and consistency within the administrative team is by a realistic, team-developed, "position papers" process. (Author/IRT)

A group consisting of department coordinators, the director of the library media center, the chairperson of the guidance department, a building administrator, and members of the teaching staff work with a carefully selected group of career-oriented seniors on an independent study program. (Author/IRT)

Wanting to provide some large permanent art to brighten a functional, yet sterile, lower school facility, fifth and sixth grade students designed and built a mural using some long-stored pieces of mosaic tile of various sizes and colors. (Author/RK)

The Community Affairs Office at Sewickley Academy in Pennsylvania has developed a program that opens its doors to the community by offering space to local organizations and by sponsoring programs for area residents. Not only does this make the community more aware of the school's contributions and give the student greater opportunity to develop…

Most schools include in their curriculum some kind of safety program for children. Questions the effectiveness of these programs and if the children's behavior is changed for the good. As part of your next safety unit suggests this simulation game, which involves children in repeated problem-solving situations. (Author/RK)

What happens when you are faced with a group of blind, outdoor adventurers? Discusses a workshop for blind students at a camp situated in the mountains northwest of Los Angeles and suggests some ideas combining imagination and outdoor learning experiences that can help blind students understand more about their environment. (Author/RK)

Provides a brief account of educational programs recently completed or currently being undertaken by Lothian Region in southwest Scotland. (Author/RK)

Bombs and the threat of bombing can leave school personnel faced by an explosive hazard without knowledge of what to do. Therefore, a preplanned response is necessary. Discusses four major stages of dealing with bombs and bomb threats. (Author/RK)

Author visits a project which is building up the skills and confidence of mothers with pre-school children. (Editor/RK)

Presented are some of the ways in which the National Center on Educational Media and Materials for the Handicapped can provide services to the teachers of the handicapped and developers of educational materials. (Author)

By operating a temporary care service for houseplants, trainable mentally handicapped secondary students developed responsibility and interest in a productive leisure time activity. (CL)