Article outlined a history of adult education and the change it has taken in California with a brief look at its future. (RK)

THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN DAY SECTIONS OF SIX JUNIOR COLLEGE COURSES WAS COMPARED WITH THAT OF STUDENTS IN PARALLEL EVENING SECTIONS OF THE SAME COURSES. IN A SECOND PHASE OF THE STUDY, THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE WAS COMPARED WITH THAT OF STUDENTS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD. ACHIEVEMENT GAINS WERE MEASURED BY COMPARISON OF…

THE NUMBER AND CATEGORIES OF PERSONNEL TO BE USED IN THE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECTS WERE LISTED. JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CATEGORIES OF PERSONNEL INCLUDED GENERAL AND SPECIFIC DUTIES AND THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED. THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECT COMMUNICATED AND WORKED WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CITIZENS GROUPS, AND WAS…

A catalog of the computer-stored data and the SIRE microfiche series relating to the Second Conference of Ministers of Education of European Member States, held in Bucharest in 1973, is presented. Twenty-eight reports on the theme "Higher Education in Europe" are included in the catalog. The broad topics of correspondence courses,…

The theme of this convention was counseling the adult student. Jerrold I. Hirsch, the convention chairman, introduced the theme, and presented briefly a report of a six-year study on higher adult education calling for further expansion of existing educational opportunities for adults. Robert Moseley summarized the extent of student personnel…

A general discussion is given concerning revisions in hours and schedules for evening and correspondence school students engaged in higher technical education. The teaching plan for the evening system consists of two parts: one for instruction in the first three years, and the other for the next three. The plan for correspondence study provides…

Describes the successful creative writing program at Northeastern Standard Evening High School (Pennsylvania). Suggests techniques useful to any creative writing instructor. (DC)

The University of Southern California School of Dentistry opened an evening dental clinic to accommodate patient scheduling needs. It found that faculty and students overwhelmingly supported the clinic hours and that a new clientele emerged. (MSE)

Discusses the teaching of a varied open-ended, integrated chemistry course, and indicates that the teaching-learning process is made easier on account of students' varied experiences and high motivations. (CC)

Examines the historical background, philosophies, and laws that govern the developments in all phases of Soviet education. (RB)

Description of the University of Ife's adult evening classes, and student and teacher evaluations of them. Concludes that better planning, funding, and supervision is needed. (JB)

Describes the multi-purpose activities of Nelson and Colne College of Further Education in England. (MB)

Discusses the implementation of a family math night. Describes three activities for the night: (1) graphing; (2) estimation; and (3) problem solving. Provides two references. (YP)