When it comes to format, nearly everyone who answered the question was supportive and checked off the three adjectives we'd listed: clear, well organized, and attractive. We hope, since we introduced the new format two issues ago, that those people would now agree more strongly and those few who were not satisfied are more content.

A wide variety of comment was elicited by the question "What do you like most about Women's Education?" (We only realized afterwards we forgot to ask you what you like least.) Some recurring remarks were that the magazine provides up-to-date, pertinent information, covers a broad range of issues across Canada in short, easy to read articles, contains reports on individual women and projects, has an analytical focus, and provides references and a Resources section that are very useful.

Much as everyone found things to praise in Women's Education, we received plenty of suggestions for areas we've so far left unaddressed such as young women, women of colour and immigrant women, seniors, native women, violence against women, women in science and technology, feminist pedagogy, and women and learning disabilities. We have plans to fill some of these omissions in future special issues (Education and the Older Woman, Women in Science and Technology, Young Women), and other suggestions we will keep in mind as possible feature articles or special themes.

From question 8 it became evident that throughout the survey Women's Education was compared to some tough competition. Or, if we don't like to talk of competition between feminists, then let's say the publications we were compared to have a reputation for high quality and responsible feminist reporting. Health sharing and Kinesis were tied as the most commonly read related publications; next came Canadian Woman Studies, the CRIAW Bulletin, Broadside, NAC's Feminist Action and Pandora.

Your generosity with pen, pencil, or typewriter under the question" Any last words?" was truly gratifying. Not only did you have interesting, supportive, and useful things to say, but you said a lot of it. Nearly everyone contributed something. Here is a sample:

There is nothing comparable in Canada to Women's Education des femmes.

Because we move a lot, CCLOW and Women's Education in particular give me a sense of community and continuity. My commitment to feminist ideals receives reinforcement with each issue.

When I am outside Canada, a publication such as Women's Education is the only avenue I have for keeping up with women's issues. It is also a precious resource I can draw on to pass along information and ideas from women I'm working with locally. (Hong Kong)

Why not a good journalistic, interpretive style of article on the interviews?

Women's Education is an excellent resource.

Could there be more French?

Keep in mind that women from all facets of the philosophical feminist perspective are members and need to be addressed with their specific issues in mind.

I sent three gift subscriptions to Latin America last year and saw something quoted from your publication translated into Spanish in a Latin American women's publication.

I would like to read more articles in french and not necessarily from Quebec.

Thanks to all of you for your time, support, and participation.

-The Editorial Board



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