In the 1960s, health education made remarkable advances due to the enormous escalation in investment and financing in both health care and health programs. However, due to cuts in federal spending, the outlook is bleak for health education programs in the 1980s. Five problems are described which inhibit the progress of health education. (JN)

The forces which stimulated the social science curriculum reform movement to both its accomplishments and its decline are observed and reported. (Author/GK)

Describes the historical development of the United States Department of Education beginning in 1785 and explains the components that will comprise the new Department of Education. (LRA)

Excerpts of the 1980 Democratic Party platform dealing with education are presented, along with the complete text of the education section of the Republican Party platform. (LB)

Chronicles the development of public broadcasting from early attempts to develop noncommercial radio through organizations such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting Service. Discusses the need for federal support and the resulting conflicts. (JMF)

Discusses the current interest in gifted children and efforts aimed to nurture their abilities. Peculiarities and problems associated with gifted children are also reviewed. (CS)

Describes recent programs of joint research between university and industry prompted by a growing shortage of Federal funds for research. Interacting mechanisms, funding, and federal programs are discussed. Examples of industry-university efforts with no Federal funding are then provided. (CS)

The author traces the rapidly accelerated federal involvement in education, with emphasis on issues in curriculum and teaching. He examines the economic and political context that has favored this development and suggests that its effects in the classroom are not always positive. Condensed and reprinted from "Daedalus," Summer 1980. (Author/SJL)

NIE feels that it has an important role to play as contributor and participant in the process of mediating the respective needs and expertise of the various constituent groups involved in in-service teacher education research. (JMF)

Attempts to make sense of a rather confused picture of the varied factors, agencies, and influences concerned with and affecting policy regarding arts education. Presents highlights of a proposal by the Assembly of National Arts Education Associations concerning the federal government's role in arts education. (Author/JM)

New initiatives, administrative changes, and funding levels are discussed in this position paper. Among the recommendations are: better implementation of existing policies; better utilization of existing funds; improved targeting of funds; additional public service employment funding; revenue sharing reforms; and improved housing and community…

Clarifies some of the conceptual, empirical, and normative issues that have been raised by criticisms of affirmative action. Indicates that the issues are more complex and the criticisms less decisive than some commentators seem to realize; the case against affirmative action has not been made in any rigorous sense. (Author/IRT)

The Job Corps is a federal program that gives at-risk students a chance to compete for jobs that exist. In addition to job training, participants are given remedial basic education and social skills and employability training. (JOW)

Presents a resiliency model of job training that emphasizes applicant recruitment, assessment, and development. The model can increase program success rates by using psychological assessment and professional development goals of the individual. Discusses the effectiveness of federal jobs training and the need for training versus the ability to use…

Reviews five federal policy-based initiatives for children and families (Project Head Start; lead poisoning prevention; Medicaid; Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children; and Earned Income Tax Credit), discussing aspects of federal prevention program design, implementation, policy, and research. (Contains references.) (SM)