Education students can as early as their freshman and sophomore years be engaged in meaningful field experiences designed to help them make more intelligent career decisions based upon realistic understanding and assessments of needed skills and attitudes. (JD)

To plan for the future of teacher education, it is necessary to have a clear view of the probable future of education and schooling. Schooling at home and team teaching are some of the predictions offered for education in the next century. (DF)

This article describes the teacher testing requirements that have been mandated by the Texas legislature. Teacher tests which are already in effect or will be required are: a basic skills tests; an initial certification test; an incumbent educators test; a master teacher test; and an alternative certification test. (MT)

A study reports on the components of teacher education programs that managers in business and industry value for preparing educational personnel to work in employee training and development. Teachers in private sector programs should be able to counsel and direct other employees, organize materials, and work with groups. (Author/PP)

Due to economic factors, many institutions of higher education may be forced to reduce faculty positions. The procedures used by Emporia State University (Kansas) can be used as a model for colleges needing to pursue various methods of retrenchment. (JN)

Texas Senate Bill 994 limits to 18 hours education courses which can be required for certification. This is an inadequate professional component for effective teacher preparation. A resolution adopted by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in response to the bill is included. (IAH)