Businesses are finding that positive reinforcement is a useful tool in management and supervision. However, there are few reports of the systematic use of positive reinforcement by educational administrators and supervisors. (Author/MLF)

Looks at current efforts by several major textbook publishers to produce microcomputer-based computer-assisted-instruction materials and discusses attitudes some of these publishing houses are taking toward the growing educational software market. Journal availability: 1001001 Inc., 80 Pine Street, Peterborough, NH 03458. (SJL)

A number of rules that will aid in the decision making of the individual confronted with the need to purchase construction services, administer a construction contract, or be responsible for the performance of those construction services. (Author)

Presents reflections on the demise of this journal. Argues that in this capitalistic society, neither literary quality nor cultural authenticity are valued and the numbers of authors of color and high quality books that reflect the cultural diversity of our world continues to decrease. (SG)

This article provides information on publishing in the field of gifted education in the hope of helping writers improve their publishing success, increasing the number and quality of manuscripts submitted for consideration, and broadening authorship in the field. Suggestions from a survey of eight editors are included. (Contains 7 references.) (CR)

Introduces a project involving industry and school cooperation to increase students' Experimental and Investigative (Sc1) skills such as observation, measuring, reasoning, and planning investigations. (YDS)

Presents a profile of children's author Brian Jacques. Discusses his writing and where he finds his inspiration. Explores four of his books. Discusses his interaction with his editors. (SG)

Presents an interview with Ron Logan who has served as an executive vice president for Walt Disney Entertainment. Focuses on topics, such as: influential teachers in his life, his career, how he selects scripts for musical productions, and advice for students who want to work in the music industry. (CMK)

Teachers are largely responsible for bringing the substance and spirit of science to each new generation. When appropriately linked with and supported by university and industrial scientists, teachers will better represent the culture of science and technology and respond to society's ever-changing needs. Includes five references. (MLH)

Under Ecosystem Management it is assumed that logging operations will not be detrimental to ecosystem integrity if they can be made to approximate natural disturbances. An overview describes this management strategy and adjoining articles present the views of industry and an environmentalist. (LZ)

Discusses the sparse coverage of religion in United States history textbooks. Presents four such textbooks' explanations of the stories of Christopher Columbus and the Massachusetts Bay Colonies. Underscores the relative absence of detail about the religious underpinnings of the two historical situations. Identifies other U.S. historical events…

Discussion of the whole-language curriculum philosophy focuses on the need for cooperation between librarians and teachers. The need for adequate teacher training is discussed, curriculum planning is considered, negative marketing tactics of publishers are described, and suggestions for successful programs are offered. (12 references) (LRW)

Internet II will take three to five years to develop, will be 1,000 times faster than Internet I, and will cost at least $500 million. Key developers are universities, several federal agencies, and leading computer and telecommunications firms. Internet II will support face-to-face communications technology to facilitate "real-time" networking.…

Discusses results of a study of four "downsizing" Colorado school districts characterized by annual budget cuts, increasing enrollments, stable superintendencies, and reasonable school boards. Strategic cost-cutting options included reviewing accounts for "loose change," instituting tighter budget control, cutting central…

Instructional Systems Design (ISD) is the systematic development of instructional strategies that are grounded in both learning and instructional theory. ISD is usually overlooked as a useful methodology in K-12 schools. ISD is extremely expensive in terms of the time required to develop instruction, and it often seems more appropriate as an…