Reviews methodological weaknesses of studies that evaluate alternative settings and programs for long-term care of the elderly. Argues that research should provide better information and present options to clients, service providers, and policymakers, rather than studying whether one alternative is more effective than another. (Author/MJL)

In the lean times ahead, school board members may find a rare opportunity to improve education. Reordering priorities is now a political and financial necessity. Decline of support from both the federal government and local taxpayers is causing school boards to look increasingly to state capitals for assistance. (Author/JM)

Sweden and Denmark are becoming aware that the "at risk" group of unemployed young people present a double-edged risk in that they are economically and socially disadvantaged and constitute a risk for society at large. Sweden and Denmark differ in their responses to the problem. (BRR)

The guide gives information necessary to apply for federal funds administered by the Department of Education (ED). For each ED program, program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information are provided. (SK)

Characterizes the Job Corps experience as the first significant application of the systems approach to instructional development, and discusses the project's mission, trainees, training environment, training programs, needs assessment, student learning units, group training techniques, effectiveness in preparing trainees for jobs, and cost…

The emerging role of vocational school psychologists is explored, particularly with the expansion of adult and continuing education programs. Implications of federal funding, especially the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), for vocational school psychologists, are discussed. (MH)

Second careers are examined from an organizational viewpoint, and new directions for education-work policy, suggested by a unique second career program of the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic controllers, are explored. Focus is on age, organizational and training factors, and community involvement. (Author/JMD)

Discusses the current status of noncollegiate training programs in industry and government and describes the development of an articulation policy established between a Comprehensive Employment and Training Act center and the School of Technical Careers at Southern Illinois University. (JP)

Examines the evolution of adult basic education (ABE) legislation over the past 15 years, illustrating the varying nature of the federal government-state education department relationship, political influences on educational legislation, and the changing definitions of the scope of ABE. (SK)

By combining resources, experience, and expertise, vocational educators and CETA sponsors can better develop a total human development system that can more effectively serve America's young people. The author discusses such topics as the problem of image, training cost-benefit ratios, and the changing employment picture. (CT)

The authors highlight three important areas in which changes significant for American education are likely to occur in the 1980s. They discuss the implications of shifts in the American population, emerging developments in educational technology, and the federal role in education. (Author/SJL)

Compares federal job creation efforts of the 1970s to the Work Project Administration (WPA) program in the 1930s. Traces the development of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and stresses the need to unite public and private resources to achieve both balanced economic growth and full employment. (SK)

Authors assert that public service employment (PSE) is one form of macroeconomic policy and compare PSE to tax reduction, federal subsidies, and other forms. They propose a design for an ongoing federal employment program and conclude that a PSE program aimed at the structurally unemployed creates more jobs per GNP dollar than other policies. (SK)

The data suggest a pattern of overall improvement among students in the Southeast and notable improvements among Blacks in the Southeast in reading at ages 9 and 13 and in science at age 9. The article speculates on reasons for these improvements. (Author/IRT)

Provides data on U.S. Federal funds for Research and Development (R&D); what agencies supply the funds; how funds are divided between research and development; how much goes for chemistry and other physical sciences and for other disciplines; and federal obligations for university R&D. (Author/HM)