A survey of 38 secondary business departments collected information on the number of basic business courses being taught, and enrollment, grade levels, and teaching department for each. Results indicate that all schools offer at least one basic business course, with 14 percent offering at least four courses. None of the schools had plans to expand…

Compares recent trends in art education with the rationale for art learning expressed in a 1931 article by Victor D'Amico, "Art and the Average American Boy." Concludes that much of what D'Amico wrote still holds true today, especially the belief that art instruction must move beyond the studio to permeate daily life. (JDH)

The authors list online databases that business educators can use to update and improve their courses. The need for using these resources, along with such information as applications and cost, is presented. (CH)

Describes recent materials useful for secondary classes in economic education available through the National Specialized Economic Education Center for Business Education. (CH)

The textbook characteristics of type size, type style, and layout, and the important psychological role these play in learning are discussed in terms of their application to the design of a typewriting text. (Editor/HD)

Some basic areas of law that the author feels should be included in a unit of work for secretarial students are outlined. (HD)

Implementing the basic concepts of career education in the accounting program requires major changes in both content and methodology. (MS)

A field trip involving student participation on an actual jury is described. (JS)

Three articles discuss various aspects of administration and supervision in business education. Focuses are the challenges facing state supervision today; the role of the supervisor in proprietary institutions; and the responsibilities of secondary business department heads. (CT)

Presents ideas on developing a diagnostic accounting instrument, and answers the following questions: Are the diagnostic instruments given to accounting students measuring what they should measure? What advice can be given to students regarding questions that were missed? (CT)

Examines the absence of materials focusing on the pragmatic aspects of business, a comprehensive business education model, and specific examples of injecting realism into the classroom. Advocates combining elementary economics with basic business principles to effectively bridge the business knowledge gap. (JOW)

A comprehensive followup system for graduates of local distributive education programs is suggested as an effective accountability tool. (HD)

Discusses the rationale for teaching composing, and the need for starting such instruction early and giving it the proper emphasis. Several activities for teaching composing at the typewriter are described. (SH)