Looks at legislative concerns for student consumerism and responses institutions have made to legal guidelines. Outlines the pre-enrollment, enrollment, and post-graduation rights of students as well as their right to fair and equitable treatment while enrolled. (AYC)

The major issues in in-service education concern the development of programs based on multilevel, cross-validated assessments of needs. (JMF)

The schools must deal with the implications of nuclear power--in unbiased, concrete, clear ways. They must be in the forefront of knowledge dissemination about nuclear power. (Author/IRT)

Differing views on the importance of bilingual education are presented. (LH)

A society can educate all its members to be more creative than Aristotle's "ideal choosing agent" if it can encourage them to conform to certain standards while at the same time educating them to express individual proclivities. (JD)

Reports on developments in the evaluation of nontraditional learning forms, with emphasis on the extended campus program. Developments within the North Central Association's Commission on Institutions of Higher Education were described, and developments within other agencies were noted. (Author/RK)

The decline in verbal and writing skills must be combatted by emphasis on straight talk and plain writing in school, emphasis on the importance of language at home, concentration on career education and educational responsibility, and an insistence by educators on lucid speaking and writing. (MB)

The Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare discusses the importance of effective relationships between government to public needs. (RW)

Considers the differences between American and British school systems as well as their problems. (RK)

Examines the importance of the transition from pre-school to primary school and the conditions for the establishment of genuine and effective cooperation between the two. (RK)

Defines an appropriate advisor role for the broadcast journalism educator. (KS)

A vision of a more equitable and educated society must have at heart the inclusion of the most disadvantaged and disaffected persons. Educational institutions have the responsibility to serve the whole community, share resources, and develop imaginative curricula reflecting the diversity of learners. (SK)

An athletic trainer provides instruction and direct assistance to student athletes and their coaches to develop maximum performance in an injury-free environment. This job description includes an outline of qualifications and responsibilities of a secondary school athletic trainer. (FMW)

Argues that educational professionals at all levels of the school system must demonstrate individual and collective leadership daily in order to effectively deal with the needs of students, staff, and communities. Discusses attributes of effective schools, and the pivotal role of principals in fostering school success. (SV)