Discusses the selection and purchase of computer software for use in educational settings. Evaluative criteria such as software reviews, publisher reputation, evidence of field-testing, and publishing company attitude toward previewing and software backup are examined. A chart of the purchasing policies of 29 publishing companies is included. (JJD)

Recommends that history textbooks used in schools should be more carefully reviewed before publication and adoption. Criteria which should be applied to textbooks under review include whether the book is well-informed, concerned with historical analysis as well as historical description, and organized and written so that it helps rather than…

Focuses on the connections between the music industry and music education. Address the trends in outreach and advocacy in the music industry. Includes a list of Web sites for the music industry and a list of organizations in the music industry. (CMK)

The higher original cost of standing seam metal roofs is offset by excellent long-term performance. Two reroofing projects offer a comparison of relative operating and maintenance costs. (MLF)

Lists new paperbacks releases of work previously published in the field of multicultural education. Eighty-nine titles are listed, with titles previously reviewed marked. Editorial notes flag items that will be reviewed or that are distinguished by an award. (SLD)

U.S. business and industry must follow Xerox's training, staff development, and research and development example to leapfrog ahead of foreign competitors. The business community launched the New American Schools Development Corporation to carry out the America 2000 plan to transform U.S. schooling. So far, America 2000 communities are focusing on…

Describes the "Made in America" exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village (Michigan). Explains that the exhibit draws from a permanent collection of one million industrial products collected by Henry Ford and his successors. Discusses the use of graphics and hands-on exhibits to involve children in the exhibit. (CFR)

Argues that stories help children change into the adults they will become. Notes that the current trend toward easy books may result in the loss of story. Discusses changes over 35 years of children's publishing, focusing on technology, paperback publishing, young adult novels, horror series, authorship issues, censorship, pop culture, and…

Discusses the use of laserdiscs in the K-12 classroom and outlines their benefits. Addresses the issue of whether laserdiscs might be replaced by other technologies such as CD-ROM and CD-interactive, and argues that videodiscs are still a good investment because they can be used in a non-linear way, which is convenient for many learning…

Discusses the need for Spanish language materials as a result of the growth of the Hispanic population, and describes issues faced by one children's book publisher. Topics include how books are selected for translation; Spanish only versus bilingual editions; selecting translators; standard Spanish versus regional Spanish; and information for…

This publication presents an overview of corporate support of education for 1992. The first part provides statistics on national trends in corporate contributions to education, including the following: estimated consolidated corporate contributions; education's estimated share; the distribution of shares within education; contributions as a…

The Construction and Building Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has established seven National Construction Goals for the construction industry and is developing baseline measures for current practices and progress with respect to each goal. This document provides a detailed set of baseline measures for the NSTC…

This report evaluates 13 products described by their publishers as appropriate for desktop publishing. The products have in common the ability to combine text and graphics on a page; however, they vary greatly in capabilities and cost. Some products have a very narrow use (e.g., certificate makers and puzzle generators), and some have a very…

This report presents tabular evaluations of 13 products described by their publishers as appropriate for desktop publishing. These products have in common the ability to combine text and graphics on a page; however, they vary greatly in capabilities and cost. Some products have a very narrow use (e.g., certificate makers and puzzle generators),…

Compiled using data from the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF), this report provides information about censorship attempts and actions in Michigan between 1976 and 1980. From 1966 through 1975, 65 cases of censorship were reported; from 1975 through 1980, 23 cases were reported. It is noted that an estimated 85%…