- Michaelene Meyer of Nebraska will run for a Member-Elected Member-at-Large position in ASCD's 1994 election, replacing Cheryl Pagan of Arkansas, who has withdrawn.
- Looking for ideas to implement systemic schoolwide change? The Quality Schools of Choice: Ideas for Instructional Innovation highlights the efforts of educators in seven schools recently honored by Business Week magazine. For a free copy, send your request (on school stationery) to Charlotte Frank, Vice President, McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
- A manual on how to counter attacks on schools and libraries and misinformation campaigns that threaten fundamental rights and protections is available through the National Jewish Democratic Council. How to Win: A Practical Guide to Defeating the Radical Right in Your Community includes contributions from People for the American Way, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the NEA. To order, write to Pat Lewis, NJDC, 711 2nd St., N.E., #100, Washington, DC 20002. Enclose a check for $25 (additional copies $15 each), made payable to NJDC.
- Would you like to share your ideas for dropout prevention? The 7th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference is calling for proposals. Send a 500-word abstract for a paper presentation or seminar/round-table discussion to Dennis Jackson and Robert Morris, Indiana State Dept. of Education, c/o Ed. Opportunity Programs for At-Risk Students, Rm. 229 State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798. Please include a brief biographical sketch, your address and phone number, and special needs your presentation may require. Deadline: October 1, 1994.
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