Describes the Development and Promotion of Science and Technology Talents Project, Thailand's solution for meeting its country's need for scientists and technologists. Provides information on the six participating universities. Notes that the program includes secondary and higher education. (MVL)

This report reviews projects funded during 1989 within the Children with Severe Disabilities (CWSD) component of the Australian Government Special Education Program. The review examined four aspects: (1) identification of those currently receiving services through CWSD funds; (2) description of the type of programs being funded; (3) the role of…

This monograph, one in a series on theory and educational issues in Australia, explores links between education and political and economic structures. Two sections provide an analysis of an education-work program and five readings. The Transition Education Program is described as a government response to the 1979 economic crisis. The policy and…

Changes in planning and design of educational facilities in Greece, formalized by legislation in 1985, were the result of major educational and social reforms begun in 1982. This report analyzes issues involved during the present educational facilities transitional phase and recommends establishment of a central support service. The legislative…

Since 1973 the Canadian government has effected a major policy change in Indian education which is characterized by a new awareness and willingness to let native people control their education and administer their schools. The new mentality with regard to native education is producing improvements, although changes are slow. Native students…

A comparison of the salient characteristics of Canadian and United States bilingual education programs suggests various settings where it would be desirable to introduce children to schooling in their home language. These settings include: (1) the various ethnic communities in the United States, (2) multilingual developing countries, (3) parts of…