This newsletter consists of two parts; the first includes two briefs related to many European countries, and the second with reports from 12 individual countries. The first part includes a resolution on the preparation of young people for working life and brief comments on initiatives taken by the Education Ministers. Among the articles from the countries are topics including legislation, parent education, educational assessment, sex education, middle schools, care of young children, educational policy, and secondary school reform. Articles are included from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. (RH)