Discusses the use of the opinion poll technique which requires students to take a stand on an issue and to defend or give reasons for taking the stand they chose. Students become aware of their values and how they affect decisions. Issues for elementary students are suggested. (RM)

An interview with Father Albert McBride, formerly of the National Catholic Educational Association's National Forum for Religious Educators. Father McBride gives his opinion on such issues as the problems and future of religious education and trends in the Catholic Church. (SJL)

The reader is challenged to reflect on his/her own present definition of educational technology, then compare notes with the only slightly tongue-in-cheek "common knowledge" statements and the "alternative view" statements which reflect the writer's position. (Author/SJL)

Referes to radical overhaul of organizational structures, processes, and products of the key contributing participants in the urban school setting, and applying recently developed educational technology throughout the system. Urban educators must be made to use every device, design, and system available to make the student's day profitable.…

Recommendations for the broad-based dissemination of research findings to the scientific community and to the field-based practitioner are given. The use of ERIC, professional journals, newsletters, conferences, and seminars are a few of the ways discussed to achieve this dissemination. (RAO)

Reviews the history of state library financial support and argues for direct state aid to all libraries which meet moderate standards. Recent judicial decisions are discussed in this context. (JVP)

Discusses the author's experiences and beliefs regarding the role of the children's librarian in the reviewing and publishing of children's literature, and the goals of public library service for children. (CMV)

Interdisciplinary programs which use art to improve or enhance another subject are being developed, perhaps in an attempt to save art education in an era of budget constraints. It is suggested that this trend must not be allowed to destroy the magic of art for art's sake. (KC)

If we can view things realistically and still be imbued with Christian optimism and if we put more effort into the servant aspect of leadership, Catholic schools will progress in quality and quantity. (Author/SJL)

The author presents a rationale and specific techniques for teaching grammar in the high school. (SJL)

Notes that, when in 1956-58, the government of Taiwan relaxed its press controls, it experienced results similar to those on mainland China. (FL)

Looks at four current issues in the computers-in-education debate: Is the computer a tool or a new subject? Is computer-assisted instruction an appropriate use of computers? Should computer literacy be taught and, if so, what should be taught and by whom? What equipment should be purchased? (SJL)

Comments on the personalities and viewpoints of Richard Leakey and Donald Johanson, paleoanthropologists who hold differing views on the origin of humans. Summarizes major paleoanthropological finds and suggests the use of radio-immunoassay techniques for untangling the human family tree. (JN)

Produced by leaders of 12 professional organizations, the statement notes that society must reaffirm the value of a balanced education and that basic elements of knowledge and skill are only a part of the essentials of education. (MKM)

The three women discuss their problems in accepting their lesbianism, in telling their families about it, and in getting others to accept them. (MC)