A survey of applied sociologists with a master's degree and earlier studies that examined experiences of applied Ph.D. sociologists showed that Ph.D.'s generate knowledge through research more often than M.A.'s, who apply knowledge through direct service. Otherwise, the work experiences and educational evaluations of the two groups were quite…

A preliminary analysis of three effective schools projects in Wisconsin and New York shows general improvement, especially in school climate and basic skills teaching. Administrative support included district, central office, and higher education personnel for staff development. Successful implementation can result in substantial immediate…

A recent research project on foreign language needs in the Netherlands and an international seminar on foreign language needs are the basis for a discussion of two issues: (1) whether it is possible to quantify foreign language needs, and (2) whether suitable educational provisions can be made to meet those needs. (MSE)

Argues that teacher evaluation is necessary if the performance of teachers is to be improved. Suggests that it can be made more palatable as well as effective if those responsible for it realize that there is value in evaluation. (FL)

Conducted during May 15-22, 1983 in the United States, this survey of 1,540 adults, age 18 and older, provides tables and figures that alert decision makers to overall public reactions to a variety of school programs and policies and serves as a national benchmark against which local attitudes can be measured. (PB)

Now managed by the Educational Testing Service, the National Assessment of Educational Progress intends to generate current and reliable information on education; to communicate information in many different forms by various media; and to help educators, parents, legislators, and concerned citizens understand how to use that information. (PB)

After an analysis of the dimensions that they believe indicate quality, the authors suggest actions that principals can take to pursue excellence in their schools. (JW)

Holds that, in concentrating on the statistical differences, James Coleman in "Public and Private Schools" ignores the distinct circumstances of the two sectors of education as well as their differing student populations' economic and educational backgrounds. (JW)

This article addresses the issue of what the process of participating in educational criticism feels like. Certain intellectual and emotional pleasures and perplexities that were confronted by the author while taking part in an educational criticism project are discussed. (CJ)

This paper presents reflections and reconsiderations of notions about educational criticism. Several issues about the process of educational criticism need to be explored: (1) the metaphor of criticism; (2) exemplifying and elaborating methods for criticism; and (3) exploring the critic's role. (CJ)

An experimental group of 34 Pennsylvania school districts that had experienced a strike were matched with a control group of 34 nonstrike districts. Statistical analyses of grades five, eight, and 11 revealed significant strike effects in grade five scores of self-esteem, mathematics, and interest in school and learning. (MLF)

Over a three-year period (1977-1980), the first national study identifying and describing problems of illiteracy and lack of high school completion among adult American Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos was conducted by the National Indian Management Service of America, Inc. providing information on functional literacy educational attainment and social…

This study was designed to examine teacher and learning environment variables that were believed to be the most powerful causal determinants of mathematics attitude and employed an emerging model for explaining these and other factors. Over 2000 students in grades four, seven, and nine participated. (MP)

Reports results of two national literacy and numeracy testing programs in Australia revealing that there is a sizable fringe group of people unable to function effectively because they cannot meet minimal demands of reading skills. (JL)