Examines various topics related to education, careers, and social status in China. Indicates that advantages of science/technology careers are the direct result of recently adopted policies designed to encourage and make better use of China's scientists and engineers. Comments on political factors which help shape career choice are included. (JN)

Describes a career compensation program in Dundee, Illinois, that offers teachers two career path options: extended contracts through project proposals designed to improve leadership and teaching performance and a teacher academy providing a framework for recognizing, encouraging, and rewarding teacher ability and expertise. All preliminary data…