Addresses issues concerning (computer) keyboarding instruction in an attempt to determine if the teaching of such skills to kindergarten and primary grade students should be considered a "must" in the early childhood curriculum or if such practices might have some drawbacks. (BB)

Introduces and describes this special international issue focusing on educating through the arts. Argues that the arts promote children's sense of success, creativity, and self-expression. Notes contributions to this international issue from Canada, Finland, Norway, Australia, and the United States. Includes a bibliography of 11 references on…

Briefly describes the papers of James Raths, Bernard Spodek, James Hoot, Cynthia Sunal, Patricia Olmsted and Helena Hoas which are presented in this issue. These manuscripts focus on teacher training approaches in various countries.(RJC)

Discusses educational reform measures for children and teachers in the Soviet Union. These reforms include: 1) lowering the mandatory school age; 2) expanded periods of teacher training and field experiences; 3) curricular changes; 4) decreased class size; 5) expanded admissions for teacher training schools; 6) attracting, selecting, and retaining…

Describes characteristics of immigrant children from the former Soviet Union and implications of these characteristics for U.S. teachers. Considers differences between U.S. and Soviet schools in scheduling practices, bathroom routines, racial composition, meals, languages, clothing, naps, and parent/school relationships. (LB)

Discusses topics relating to teachers' concerns for the 1990s that will be featured in upcoming multitopic editions of Childhood Education. (BB)