Points out that the agriculture industry is changing and that vocational agriculture students must learn more science than before to be prepared. Iowa formed groups of educators and business representatives to advise on which curricula should be funded. (JOW)

Until public policy is modified, the only rational substitute for the right of strike/lockout is arbitration on a final offer basis. (Author/IRT)

Discusses problems with science education in schools in the context of their causes, including a dysfunctional working definition of science. Describes and illustrates the Science/Technology/Society movement as a potential means to correct these problems. Presents examples derived from statewide efforts in Iowa. (14 references) (Author/MKR)

Includes "It Boggles the Mind" (Odell); "Merging Your Classroom onto the Information Superhighway" (Murphy); "The World's Largest Computer Network" (Fleck); "The Information Highway in Iowa" (Miller); "Interactive Video Networks in Secondary Schools" (Swan et al.); and "Upgrade to Humancentric…

Review of suit brought by high school basketball player against Iowa school district claiming the district was guilty of negligent misrepresentation. High school counselor advised student to take a communications course, saying it would satisfy NCAA core English requirements, but he later found out it did not, resulting in his loss of a…

To stress one of this nation's greatest strengths--its ability to form groups or partnerships to solve problems, such as providing quality education to rural America--academic year 1983-84 was proclaimed "National Year of Partnerships in Education." The Intra-Agency Committee on Rural Education, composed of representatives of the 14…

The task force report examines the civil rights, definitional issues, assessment, classification, and placement issues related to the adaptive behavior deficiencies of mild mentally disabled pupils in Iowa. Specific sections speak to the following areas: the adaptive behavior issue, functions of the task force on adaptive behavior, suggestions for…

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa's College of Education fears that his education and that of future graduates have been devalued by four university presidents' decision to withdraw from NCATE (the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). The rationale (high expense and low standards) is unsatisfactory. Without NCATE…

Sympathizes with Iowa universities' decision to withdraw from National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), despite James Sutton's objections in October 1993 issue of "Kappan." Preparation for NCATE accreditation costs too much; the language of the standards is too political. The Iowa presidents were frustrated by…

Parker's rejoinder accuses the author of overlooking the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education's need for improvement, though his original article ("Kappan," October 1993) criticizes the four Iowa university presidents for refusing to participate in the improvement process. NCATE's standards are complicated and…

This monograph from the Iowa Excellence in Education Task Force contains the final reports of its six subcommittees. Each report includes an overview of problems and accomplishments and specific recommendations for improvement in the following areas: (1) higher education; (2) education and industry coordination; (3) teaching quality; (4)…

These guidelines for weeding library media collections are addressed to elementary and secondary school library media centers and to community college and vocational school library resource centers in Iowa. The publication includes some philosophy about weeding, and specific guidelines are summarized in bold-faced type for ease of use. The…

Reports the results of a poll of southeastern Iowa tenth through twelfth graders to find the most popular of 250 recently published books. Genres include fantasy, war stories, contemporary realism, romance, science fiction, horror, and supernatural. Reviews of the readers' choices are included. (RBW)

A model school policy provides guidelines for Iowa school systems with regard to students with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), herpes simplex, and cytomegalovirus. The AIDS guidelines include the following: (1) Routine screening students for AIDS associated virus is not recommended. (2) Children infected with the AIDS associated virus,…

Offers suggestions for gifted education programs in rural school districts, based on practices used in some eastern Iowa districts. Discusses such considerations as program planning, program implementation, program staffing, expanding or supplementing the regular curriculum for gifted students, and facilitating interaction among participating…