Recent federal developments regarding the education of handicapped students are reviewed. (CL)

Indicates aspects of arguments used by those opposing human services legislation. (CM)

The National Institute of Education's (NIE) history demonstrates that the relevant criteria for characterizing budgeting as incremental are not the predictability and stability of appropriations but the conditions of complexity, limited information, multiple factors, and imperfect agreement on ends; NIE's appropriations were dominated by political…

Briefly discusses some issues--collective bargaining, federal programs, and court litigation--that affect the role of the principal. (IRT)

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is undertaking a study to "identify measures necessary for a successful transition to a more electronic Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)." The ability of the GPO to secure agency dissemination of electronic information through the FDLP and the willingness of depository libraries to remain in…

The University of Missouri-Columbia's implementation of the federal Job Location and Development program helps students find employment that will assist in funding their education as well as provide opportunities to develop job skills and self- and career awareness. (SK)

The Education Professions Development Act (EDPA) was enacted in 1967 to develop vocational education leaders and to promote graduate vocational education programs to train leaders. The program was discontinued in 1981 and should be reinstituted. Six leadership skill objectives of EDPA graduate programs are offered. (JOW)

Describes new U.S. Census system dividing counties into 11 classification groups. Defines five metropolitan and six nonmetropolitan county classifications. Briefly discusses principles of new system, which uses 1980 census figures in attempt to reflect character of development in each county. Contains three charts. (TES)

Reviews the major influences that have contributed to the development of radical work theory and practice in the United Kingdom. Looks at the changing political context within which community workers have operated and at their relationship to the state. (JOW)

Discusses the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Library Awareness Program and presents the American Library Association's policy on confidentiality of library records and suggested procedures for implementing the policy. Relevant state and federal legislation are summarized, and suggestions are offered for library administrators dealing with the…

Discusses how the Nicaraguan revolutionary process affected Nicaragua internally and how published U.S. government information portrayed these effects in speeches and in writing. An attempt is made to assess the levels of accuracy and bias present in U.S. government information on the topic. (86 references) (Author/AEF)

Disabled children placed in regular classrooms are supposed to get special services so that they can participate academically and socially without disrupting other students' learning. Since most states and school districts are adopting full inclusion to save money, such services are unlikely. Requiring all disabled children to be included in…

According to data from 1987 Survey of Veterans, veterans' benefits increase schooling by 1.4 years, corresponding to annual earnings 6% higher than without benefits. The effect accrues primarily to the 77% of benefit recipients who attend higher education. (SK)

Determines comparative benefits to public and private institutions as derived from Title IV federal direct student-aid policy. Postsecondary entrance rates for students (all incomes) have improved, but the goal of expanding educational opportunities for lower-income students has not been achieved. Findings uphold M.M. Chambers's inflationary…

Outlines five intervention strategies for improving disabled students' educational outcomes: ensuring appropriate interventions for all handicapped toddlers, ensuring success in primary grades, intervening early with children experiencing significant behavior and reading difficulties, providing access to the general curriculum, and encouraging all…