This Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1939 includes the annual report from the Commissioner of Education. In the Commissioner's portion of this report, the following topics are covered: (1) Introduction (Reorganization; Record of Effort and Progress; and First Time Suitably Housed); (2) The…

In this article, we focus on the implementation and development of ICT in the education sector, challenging and developing the traditional learning environment whilst introducing new educational tools including e-learning. The paper investigates ICT as a tool empowering and developing learners lifelong learning opportunities. It defines a model of…

Papers on language processing, culture, and language learning and teaching include: "A Theory of Intelligence as Semiosis: With a Couple of Comments on Interlanguage Development" (John W. Oller, Jr.); "Along the Way: Interlanguage Systems in Second Language Acquisition" (Larry Selinker); "Strategy and Tactics in Second Language Acquisition"…

This document summarizes the proceedings of a meeting of the Organisation for Economic Development's Education Committee that focused on the theme of making lifelong learning a reality for all. Part 1 explains the participants' decision to focus on making learning a process extending from early childhood through retirement, describes the main…

The collection of articles from publications of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers a theoretical basis for construction of effective English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs. Articles address issues of national policy, content and design of academic programs, and the context for ESL learning. They are:…

This bulletin provides information on the occupational outlook for education and social service occupations and clergy. For each occupation, these components are described: occupation title(s); Dictionary of Occupational Titles numbers; significant points; nature of the work; working conditions; employment; training, other qualifications, and…

Seventeen Massachusetts programs involving schools and communities working together to support the educational success of linguistic minorities are described. The programs represent a cross-section of efforts in the state serving a variety of language groups. Program focuses include: (1) supplemental support and resources for Cambodian students;…

This report presents a comprehensive plan to improve teaching and learning in New York State's public and private schools. After surveying school improvement efforts since 1977, characteristics of New York education, and the state Board of Regents' recent goals review, the report states the regents' goals underlying this action plan. These…

This KIDS COUNT data book details statewide trends in the well-being of Maine's children. The statistical portrait is based on a variety of indicators in the areas of: (1) physical and mental health; (2) social and economic opportunity; (3) education and learning; and (4) child health care access. The data book presents state level trend data, a…

Denmark has a uniform, nationwide vocational education and training (VET) system that provides qualifications that are valid throughout the country and recognized by employers and trade unions. Initial VET (IVET) includes the following components: VET, including commercial and technical training; basic social and health care training; agricultural…

This guide, which was written by Colorado educators, is intended to help other educators in Colorado weave academic content standards regarding science, assessments, and school-to-career methods into an integrated, comprehensive strategy for preparing all students to meet their future goals. The introduction discusses the guide's purpose, the role…

This collection of papers includes: "Teaching Approaches in Social Studies" (Lisa N. Andries); "Teacher Assigned and Student Generated Writing Topics" (Robert L. Barr, Jr.); "Environmental Knowledge and Concern among High School Students" (Kristin Redington Bennett); "The Use of Primary Sources in the Social…

Articles in this issue of the professional journal of California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) include: "A High School/University E-mail Partnership Project" (Rita El-Wardi, Ann Johns); "Asian International Students' Preferences for Learning in American Universities" (Jose Galvan, Yoshifumi…

These conference proceedings provide summaries of 61 presentations on various aspects of the High/Scope educational approach. In addition to summaries of special presentations on music and movement and on preschool "basics," topics addressed include: (1) High/Scope in the secondary setting; (2) classroom environment; (3) outdoor…

This report is the result of an investigation of the schools of Beaufort County, North Carolina, at the request of the county board of education, for the purpose of studying the possibilities for centralizing the schools of the county and of recommending a definite plan of procedure for school consolidation. No complete investigation of the…