"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) More Good, Less Bad, and Still Need for Improvement: Latest International Test Reveals U.S. Progress in Math and…

The Social Science Research Council's (SSRC) purpose is to sponsor social science research programs and research projects and administer grants to institutions and individuals for research and post-graduate academic training. The tri-annual newsletter contents include: brief articles; announcements of research grants and scholarships made by SSRS…

From 1975-1985, a British adult literacy project published literacy learners' writing in a widely distributed newsletter. Although influenced by Freire, instructors struggled with issues of power, access, and editorial control. (JOW)

The newsletter contains information about the science education activities sponsored by The British Council for the improvement of materials and practices. Areas covered include Science, Mathematics, and General. Background information along with a brief progress report is given for each of the projects described. Engineering and technology…

Discusses student writing as it relates to adult literacy education and describes "Write First Time," a newsletter of adult literacy students' writings. Suggests that having writing published gives learners a different view of other printed texts. (JOW)

The first five issues of the "SLANT" Newsletter for researchers in second language acquisition are included. Highlights include: (1) a bibliography on theories of second language learning by Larry Selinker, (2) descriptions of research in progress in England, and (3) the syllabus for the diploma in applied lingusitics at the University…

This newsletter, number 29 in this series, provides brief summaries of a broad range of recent activities, decisions, and publications related to science education in Britain and in many countries throughout the world. Beginning with a list of personnel having major responsibilities for science education under the reorganized British Council, the…

British developments in science and mathematics education at all levels from elementary to university, including teacher training, are announced in this newsletter. Notes on professional appointments, instructional systems, curriculum developments, and activities of professional societies are included. Additional general educational activities in…

Traces the 17-year development of a national organization which links parents of handicapped or disabled children with other parents of children with similar disabilities. Highlights the instrumental role of the organization in the development of various other national support groups. (DST)

This document describes a 6-week project to increase parental involvement at the McMillan Nursery School. The first two sections describe the school and present activities developed there. Current activities that involve both the staff and the parents are outlined in the third section. Details of the 6-week project are reported in the fourth…