U.VA. PROFESSOR RECEIVES LAMP OF KNOWLEDGE AWARD

     CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Sept. 10 -- The Virginia Association of
Secondary School Principals (VASSP) recently presented its highest
honor, the Lamp of Knowledge Award, to University of Virginia
education professor Robert Lynn Canady.
     The Lamp of Knowledge Award recognizes outstanding contributions
in public education.  Canady is the third recipient of VASSP's highest
award in the organization's 91 years of existence.
     Among Canady's recent books are "Block Scheduling: A Catalyst for
Change in High Schools" and "Teaching in the Block; Strategies for
Engaging Active Learners," Both co-authored with Michael D. Rettig.
     Canady received the Adelle F. Robertson Award 1988 through the
Division of Continuing Education for distinguished teaching and
service to Virginia schools.  He became chair of the Department of
Leadership, Foundations and Policy in U.Va.'s Curry School of
Education in 1990, winning the U.Va. Alumni Association's
Distinguished Professor Award the same year.
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                                                                                                         September
9, 1997