The Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act of 1971 significantly amends the Health Professions Educational Assistance Programs contained in the Public Health Service Act. Originally authorized by the Health Professions Education Assistance Act of 1963, the programs provide Federal financial assistance to schools of medicine, osteopathy,…

The Smithsonian Science Information Exchange is intended to be a clearinghouse for information on current research in physical, biological, and social sciences. The information is compiled to facilitate more effective planning and coordination of research and development programs sponsored by Federal funds. This report informs the Congress of a…

This document contains Part I of a transcript of a broadcast from "Options in Education", an electronic weekly magazine covering news, features, policy and people in the field of education. Compensatory education is disussed by : government personnel (e.g. a congressional aide; a school superintendent); education personnel (e.g., an…

The first main section of the paper consists of a description and analysis of some of the main features of primary education in Zambia at the present time, set against the developments that have taken place since independence in 1964. The purpose of this section is to outline the context within which the system of primary inspection in the country…

Provides a breakdown of topics of support covered in the 1977 fiscal year proposed budgets for the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). (CP)

Surveys the energy situation in terms of current demands and resources. Explains proposals contained in the Federal Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) plan for utilization of future sources of energy. The role of science teachers concerning energy education is discussed with suggestions for possible topics and instructional…

Discloses the proposed 1977 Federal budget of $24.7 billion for research and development which is an increase of 11 percent in overall Federal obligations and a 9 percent upswing in the applied and basic research portions. (LS)

The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974, P. L. 93-641, provides for a broad spectrum of agencies, directives and resources for the planning and development of health services, including protective as well as health care services. These provisions are delineated here. (BB)

The author discusses the growth and development of special education during the period 1947-1968. (SBH)

Examines the federal administration's overall position toward lifelong learning. Presents an analysis of fiscal 1979 budget recommendations for some of the major federal programs supporting lifelong learning. Includes a review of the congressional legislative process and a chart of selected funding recommendations. (MF)

Describes the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Applied Science and Research Applications (ASRA) program, the replacement for the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program, for providing applied science with an intellectual integrity and concrete usefulness. (SL)

The author examines the paradox of how federal purposes (to bring change both to those who do and don't welcome it) can be reconciled with a user-driven system (a system that maximizes user self-determination). Design specifications for effective change strategies are suggested. (MJB)

Describes opportunities for life scientists in the National Park Service. (BB)

The current system of producing and consuming educational research does not seem to be well-established. Outlines the history of the federal role in educational research and development from 1867 to the present and some of the problems encountered by those agencies involved in providing educational R & D. (Author/RK)