Defying rules or specifications, charter-school administrators might be traditional school principals, teachers, parents, community members, or organization leaders. Leaders receive assistance from various sources: advocacy groups, sponsoring agencies, regional representatives, universities, and "edventurists" (educator-venture capitalists).…

Presents an interview with Philip Lee of Lee and Low Books about his experience in the specialized field committed solely to publishing books about Asian Americans and other diverse cultures in the United States. Discusses how the future of multicultural literature depends upon the concern and advocacy of interested individuals. (SC)

Presents a critique of recent trends and changes within the children's book publishing industry, especially nonliterary factors, tensions between commerce and culture, and the impact of mergers. Suggests that changes are dramatically altering the underlying culture of the publishing industry and radically altering the publishing people have come…

This report contains analyses of key aspects of the scope, quality, and vitality of the Nation's science and engineering enterprise and global science and technology. The report presents information on science, mathematics, and engineering education at all levels; the scientific and engineering workforce; U.S. and international and development…

Business and higher education must form a true partnership with primary and secondary school professions to meet the critical problems posed by basic skill deficiencies in the nation's work force. Despite existing barriers, suggestions have been made regarding ways in which cooperation can be achieved. It has been argued that cooperative education…

Lists and annotates new children's books, divided according to the following categories: holiday books, picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, poetry and song, and nonfiction. Also annotates books for adults that deal with children's literature and children's book publishing. (GW)

Relevant and timely information inexpensively produced for learners of all ages is the foundation of cost-effective services enjoyed by WBEZ Public Radio listeners in Chicago. Performances from the listening audience increases interest. (MP)

The back-to-basics movement has had a major impact on English/language arts textbook publishers. (DD)

Describes television manufacturers' attempt to sell home videotape recorders and investigates the manner in which this advance in technology can change the way students learn. (KS)

Outlines history of the environmental education movement in an effort to compile a definition for and a report on the current status of environmental education. Includes discussions of the founding of the American Society for Environmental Education and cooperation between environmentalists and industrialists. (DH)

The powerful influence the state of Texas exerts in textbook adoptions throughout the country is analyzed. In revising a text or writing a new book, it is easier for publishers to omit issues that may be controversial than lose out on an adoption and big money. (RM)

Examines pricing practices of major producers of educational materials: Weston Woods, Listening Library, Random House Educational Media, Live Oak Media, S&S Communications Group, Phoenix/BFA, Benchmark, and Churchill Films. Royalties, production and manufacturing costs, list prices, recoveries to producers, and marketing are noted. (EJS)

Outlines the dilemma facing publishers who must sell books quickly and librarians who wish to take time in selecting and purchasing books. (CRH)

Describes a project which produced educational computer programs for PET microcomputers and use of computers in money management, in a filter company, and in a certified public accountant firm (which cancelled a contract for a time-sharing service). Also describes a computerized eye information network for ophthalmologists. (JN)

Reviews current trends in the educational market for microcomputers and software. As of June 1982, about 214,000 microcomputers were installed in schools, with Apple Computer (followed by Radio Shack and others) leading the field. A new federal program virtually eliminating how schools use funds may benefit computer assisted instruction. (JN)