The Illinois Corrections Project for Law-Focused Education, which brings law-focused curriculum into corrections institutions, was initiated in 1973 with a summer institute and includes programs in nine particpating institutions. (JH)

Examines two goals of anti-poverty programs beyond reducing the number of people in income poverty and increasing public expenditures disproportionately benefiting the poor: that inequality of income should be substantially narrowed, and that benefits for the poor must meet their needs. (Author/JM)

Article presents a profile of associate degree mental health worker programs, considered the mental health worker curricula, and the role of the National Institute of Mental Health in developing manpower needs in mental health. (Author/RK)

Describes a new master of science degree program in toxicology at the University of Arizona. Outlines the prerequisites for entering the program, the nature of the courses, and the various vocational fields that graduates will be qualified to work in. (JR)

Article describes a family-centered program of religious education and how it was developed. (Author/RK)

Describes a new program being launched by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to increase access of minorities into the profession of engineering. The foundation plans to spend $12 million to $15 million over the next five to seven years on this program. (JR)

Describes a five-day, five-station oceanographic cruise off the coast of southern California designed to provide practical field experience for college students enrolled in marine science courses. (JR)

Describes the Florida Ocean Sciences Institute program which is designed to rehabilitate delinquent teenagers. Problem teenage boys, including high school dropouts and drug addicts, are involved in a nine-month program in oceanography and maritime skills. Students develop the attitudes and skills necessary to become responsible and productive…

Describes the conduct of a traveling science program in six state parks in the midwest from June to July, 1972. Indicates that the program which emphasizes interactions of science and technology with society is received favorably by many people. (CC)

Some generalizations and conclusions are given about the Associated Schools Project based on findings from reports compiled by a representative group of the National Commissions who made in depth studies of their associated programs. A profile is provided of the project as a whole, of its evaluation, achievement to date, and future directions. (SM)

Education's moon shot'' (the federal program to eradicate illiteracy) has languished for lack of funds and fuzzy planning but finally seems ready for lift-off. (Editor)

Describes several 2-year programs in agriculture, including production agriculture, feedlot management technology, meat inspection technology, and animal hospital technology. (SB)