Presents the results of a research project on the history of education for girls in Prussia. Concludes with an outline of the impact of the identified trends on the educational expansion which took place in the Federal Republic of Germany during the last three decades. (Author/BSR)

Argues that all employees in today's global economy are facing educational challenges. Suggests that educational systems must adapt to economic conditions and that employers/companies must be educators. Claims that innovation, team work, and efficiency are required to meet this challenge. (CAJ)

Explores the question of whether and how legal and curricular structure of the German school system demonstrates that, since the mid 1950s, innovative impulses have come from immigration. Focuses on developments in language education and legal and curricular options. (CMK)

Evaluates German schools (n=402) that provide general education. Documents different ways of knowledge transfer in these schools. Examines the impact of different influence factors on the use of these transfer examples. Discusses the model of active use of knowledge and the transfer of knowledge throughout the school system. (CAJ)