A question of educational quality arises when adults, in growing numbers, indicate the need for nontraditional learning programs using off-campus delivery systems. (MM)

It has been generally agreed that teachers should receive training to prepare their students to meet the social, political, and economic realities that individuals experience in culturally diverse and complex human encounters. (JD)

A prediction is made on changes that will occur in teacher education as educators respond to a changing society. (JD)

The focus of schools, colleges, and departments of education must shift from concentration on preservice education to a concerted effort to develop a cadre of personnel equipped to deliver inservice education to field practitioners. (JD)

Parents' interest and potential support should be encouraged by preparing teachers to work in intelligent partnership with parents. (JD)

It is stated that classroom teachers have little or no competence in conducting formal research and, therefore, hold no value for research as a part of their classroom practice. (MM)

Programs such as IGE seldom succeed when only a few are committed to their actualization. (MM)

This is a collection of the opinions of several major educational organizations concerning the future of education over the next 15-25 years. (MM)

The opinions of preservice teachers are presented to illustrate the author's feeling that the education profession, faced with taxpayer resistance to increased educational costs, must become more aware of profit/loss ratios and more accountable. (MB)

Success in obtaining tenure and promotion in the atmosphere of today's colleges is achieved by reaching a balance between publishing, research, community service, and competent performance in the classroom. (JD)

It is hoped that professors of education will take a closer look at their curriculum with a view towards instilling in their students a deeper knowledge base than programs in education presently possess. (MM)

The role and function of a college of education should continue to be analyzed. (MM)

This article presents teacher's opinions on current topics in education, especially accountability. (JA)