This paper contains brief synopses of recent technical progress/projects in the field of advanced learning systems. This issue contains the following 12 items: (1) "Guest Editorial" (Sylvia Charp) concerning the need to provide better learning experiences for all students; (2) "Steps in Developing an Expert Systems Model," as implemented by Blue Cross; (3) "Graphics Update: New Boeing Program Represents Data in Stacked 3-D Images"; (4) "Chip Technology Update: The 486 Super Chip"; (5) "DIGITAL PAPER?"; (6) "What Kind of Testing for ETA and Vocational Training?"; (7) "Hypertext Update"; (8) "CD-ROM Review: Report on PC-SIG CD-ROM Volume 6"; (9) "Voice Recognition Systems Update"; (10) "Macintosh versus IBM"; (11) "Notes for a WORM Primer; and (12) "Quotable Quotes." A calendar of upcoming events is included. (KC)