An investigation into the diversity among school, college, or departments of education in private institutions analyzed church vs. non-church related institutions and colleges vs. universities. Studies revealed that teacher education programs in private church-related colleges depend less on external funding and are less subject to issues of…

The passage of Title IX has had only minimal success in altering school structures. Sex bias in texts and curricula and sexist hiring, promotion, and tenure practices are still common in the education field. This article explores how educational institutions reinforce sexist attitudes. (DF)

A program established in Georgia in 1968 offers education students an early, firsthand experience with public school students and lists desired objectives. (SK)

Reported are results of a survey of college students undertaken to determine their level of awareness of current events. Findings indicate low awareness. The author recommends creation of innovative methods for developing student awareness. For journal availability, see SO 505 192. (Author/DB)

A newly-released analysis based on a poll of 453 deans and professors calls into question several previous studies. It continues the ongoing debate over how academic and intellectual performance ought to be measured. (Editor/LBH)

The number and academic standing of high school seniors planning to major in education were lower in 1980 than in 1972. Academic records of those women who planned to major in education were lower compared both to their 1980 classmates who planned to major in other fields, and to their 1972 counterparts. These findings are based on an analysis of…

Reports a study of the relationship between teacher-candidates' sociopolitical ideologies and their attitudes toward poverty and the disadvantaged among 591 undergraduate students of education at Indiana University and Southern Illinois University in the winter of 1971. (Author/JM)

Investigation focused on the conceptual modification of professional and bureaucratic role conceptions which accompanies passage from education student to public school teacher. (Authors)

Factors seem to indicate that the OQS could be effectively substituted for the NTE as a screening measure for graduate students in education. The D-48 was not added to the prediction equation, since it made a negligible contribution to the total prediction. (Authors/CB)

Discusses alternate job possibilities for history majors, together with salary scales, entry levels. Contains specific listings of organizations and their addresses, plus suggested readings for further information. Very helpful. (CJ)