In 2000, state agencies and foundations in Hawai'i were poised to support readiness efforts to improve educational outcomes for children. There was, however, a lack of shared understanding of the construct of readiness to guide these efforts. Parents, teachers, and school administrators all play a critical role in the education of young children.…

For many years, teacher education has been the subject of persistent concerns, many of which were reflected in a 1997 evaluation of the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP). The evaluation noted the lack of a common view of the purpose of STEP, resulting in "contradictory practices and mixed messages"; fragmented coursework; faculty turnover;…

Although doctoral education in the United States is highly regarded and commands international respect, it is now under close scrutiny from a number of perspectives. Those who aspire to the doctorate (the students) and those who prepare doctorates (the faculty) have often offered their opinion on the quality of their experience and suggested…

Discusses the objectives of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and raises questions relating the need for rehabilitation with the needs of the cultures of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. (RK)

Dr. Leonard Mayo described rehabilitation of disabled people as "a philosophy, an objective and a method". Discusses Hawaii Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind Division (HVRSBD) within the context of Dr. Mayo's description. (Author)

Examines the vision of the planners of the University of Hawaii School of Law with the focus on twelve specific aims for the school. (Author/RK)

This article provides a summary description and analysis of the evening course programs that are administered by the Division of Courses and Curricula (DCC) of the College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS). (Author)

Discussed Hawaii's educational moves to teach a more international program designed to develop public awareness and approach international problems. (RK)

Discussed Hawaii's efforts to provide for handicapped students through stimulation by the President's Committee on Mental Retardation. (RK)

Discussed the provision of special education and services for handicapped children by the State of Hawaii. (RK)

The author suggests that community education can serve as society's adaptive response to rapid social change and increased cultural pluralism by becoming a means for community reintegration and continuity where elders and young alike can serve both as teachers and learners. Part of a theme issue on community education. (Editor)

The author criticizes the Joint Council on Economic Education (JCEE) for allegedly catering to special interests, and maintains that economic education, as presently devised, actually "miseducates" students by giving them a false picture of economic reality. (Editor)

The teacher needs to recognize the supervisor as a helping individual, just as the supervisor must recognize that the teacher is a leader and organizer who conveys a spirit of confidence and competence when working with students. A non-evaluative approach can assist the supervisor in building an openness conductive to a truly helping relationship.…

Describes the history of the development of the Curriculum Research and Development Group and makes some general conclusions on the Group's progress. (RK)

Considers the future objectives of the Curriculum Research and Development Group. (RK)