Home-based education effectiveness research and some of its implications.

• Authors : Meighan, Roland

Subjects: *HOME schooling; *EDUCATIONGREAT Britain

• Source: Educational Review. Nov95, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p275. 11p.

• Abstract: Examines the effectiveness of home-based education in Great Britain. Factors why families take the option of home-based education

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A future search conference: The future of information services in K-12 schools in Washington State.

• Authors : Baldwin, Margaret

Subjects: *EDUCATIONWASHINGTON (State); UNITED States

• Source: Emergency Librarian. May/Jun95, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p20. 3p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Describes a future search conference which focused on how to enhance learning in K-12 schools in Washington State through information systems. ...

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The Ethnic Mentor Undergraduate Program: A Brief Description and Preliminary Findings.

• Authors : Thile, Edmund L.¹; Matt, Georg E.²

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *PERFORMANCE; *UNDERGRADUATE programs

• Source: Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development. Apr95, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p116-126. 11p.

• Abstract: This article describes an academic enhancement program designed to improve academic performance and persistence of African-American and Latino freshman and transfer students enrolled in the ...

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Enlarging the democratic promise of education...

• Authors : Rudduck, Jean

Subjects: *CONFERENCES & conventions; *EDUCATION research; *EDUCATIONGREAT Britain

• Source: British Educational Research Journal. Feb95, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p3. 12p.

• Abstract: Presents the Presidential Address to the British Educational Research Association (BERA) given at the University of Oxford on September 1994, to mark the twentieth anniversary of ...

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Mixed record for coalition schools is seen.

• Authors : Viadero, Debra

Subjects: *EDUCATION

• Source: Education Week. 11/1/95, Vol. 15 Issue 9, p1. 3p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Assesses the performance of the Coalition of Essential Schools as of 1995. Founding principles; Membership; Schools which have adopted the coalition's educational ...

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Organizational Interventions in Educational Settings.

• Authors : Illback, Robert J.; Zins, Joseph E.

Subjects: *ORGANIZATIONAL change; *EDUCATION

• Source: Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation. 1995, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p217. 20p.

• Abstract: Focuses on the implementation of an organizational change program in an educational setting. Factors affecting organizational development (OD); Process of OD; Types of organizational interventions.

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Specialized Family Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities: The Finnish Experience.

• Authors : Szymanski, Ludwik S.¹; Seppala, Heikki T.²

Subjects: *FOSTER home care; *DEVELOPMENTALLY disabled children; *CHILD careFINLAND

• Source: Child Welfare. Mar/Apr95, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p367-381. 15p.

• Abstract: The article presents information about specialized family foster care for children with developmental disabilities in Finland. Family care provides children with supportive and loving homes. ...

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Breast and cervical cancers early detection and control: Interpersonal strategies and channels.

• Authors : Zapka, Jane; Estabrook, Barbara

Subjects: *BREAST cancer; *CANCER prevention; *CERVICAL cancer

• Source: Wellness Perspectives. Winter95, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p40. 39p.

• Abstract: Discusses interpersonal strategies, a part of educational strategies that health organizations can adopt for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers. Theoretical constructs; ...

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New education benefits available.

Subjects: *EDUCATIONUNITED States. Army -- Reserves

• Source: Army Reserve Magazine. Winter/Spring95, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p6. 2p.

• Abstract: Focuses on the United States Army Reserve's education benefits program called Project World Class. Type of educational assistance offered; Options for ...

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Building a dream team for your school.

• Authors : Johnson, Sharon M.

Subjects: *EDUCATION

• Source: Thrust for Educational Leadership. Nov/Dec95, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p18. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.

• Abstract: Focuses on SCORE, a program for school reform to provide the framework and strategies needed to help children master academic coursework at a level that ...

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