A look at how the Maryland Public Broadcasting Center serves business needs. (Author/HB)

Results of a survey to determine whether a Maryland high school business program prepared its graduates for their first job after graduation indicates a basically satisfactory business curriculum in need of change. Summary findings regarding graduate and business community surveys and recommendations are listed. (LH)

The development of "international intellectual entrepreneurs" addresses a vital topic. The societal want for speedy enhancement of material living requires the increase of the number of "active" intellectual entrepreneurs. Those who produce products and services through use of the internet that drives the growth of…

Proponents of hybrid learning proclaim it to be an effective and efficient way of expanding course content that supports in-depth delivery and analysis of knowledge (Young, 2002) and increases students satisfaction (Campos & Harasim, 1999; Dziuban & Moskal, 2001; Rivera, McAlister, & Rice, 2002; Wu & Hiltz, 2004). In the years to…

Evaluated is an educational program, funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I, as a rehabilitative school for delinquent adolescent girls in Baltimore, Maryland. Both the regular school year and the summer programs are directed toward development of ability to adjust in society. The school offers an academic curriculum as well…

Workplace mentoring has been identified as an important aspect of work-based learning in projects conducted under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act. By establishing relationships with caring and competent adults who can provide emotional support and facilitate skill development, less-experienced youths and adults are more likely to bridge the…

The Commissioner's introduction to Volume 1 includes state school system statistics. Chapter I addresses vacation schools, playgrounds, and settlements, with discussion of poor children in major cities, playground conditions, playground social conditions, play psychology, and settlement-movement history. Subsequent chapters cover laws concerning…