The First International Conference on School and Popular Meteorological Education was designed to: (1) examine the need for the general public to be educated in science and mathematics in order to live in today's high technological society; (2) note special attributes that meteorology possesses as a vehicle to teach science and mathematics to all levels, especially to very young children; and (3) discuss methods and programs already underway that can increase scientific and mathematical literacy. These proceedings consist of papers presented at the conference. Among the subject areas addressed in these papers are: the case for scientific and meteorological literacy; activities of the World Meteorological Organization, the Royal Meteorological Society (including its Australian Branch), and the American Meteorological Society; case studies of teaching meteorology, ranging from primary schools to college; use of media (including radio, television, observational data, and photographs), microcomputers, weather watchers networks, and field courses in teaching meteorology; and communicating meteorological knowledge in developing countries. Also provided is information about conference workshops and exhibitions, future prospects, and recommended courses of action to improve general weather literacy. (JN)