The need for effective lobbying in Washington by Black colleges and the shortcomings of present activities are outlined. Specific actions regarding Title III funds for developing institutions are among the lobbying needs assessed. (JMF)

Argues that the spread of public education, especially in the North and West, took place through a series of nation-building social, political, and religious movements. Data show the absence of positive effects of urban industrialism on enrollments. (Author/KC)

Explores various programs and materials used in elementary and secondary schools in Japan to foster education for peace. Educational problems are identified relating to Japan's experiences during World War II and to differences in attitudes toward international understanding among generations. (DB)

This paper analyzes the distribution of power in street-level bureaucracies that deliver public services and critically examines the sources of this power. The mechanisms and political environment which allow street-level bureaucrats to make public policy are discussed in detail. (EB)

Recalls problems experienced in teaching social sciences in a new university in New Guinea after it gained independence from colonial rule. Emphasizes the relevance of political studies, social influences, student interests and attitudes, and the need to introduce basic disciplinary skills. (DB)

Reports that seeing the film "All the President's Men" had more influence on college students' attitudes toward the press than on their political attitudes; notes that party affiliation was a significant predictor for some of the variables investigated. (GT)

Reviews seven recent Canadian political history books: a volume in the Canadian Centennial Series, three books on provincial and three on national politics. Stresses the importance of political history in presenting new information and interpretations to students. (KC)

Examines the range of pressures that affect principals. The author asserts that the essence of effective educational statesmanship in the next decade may well be to adopt procedures that positively affect the total field of forces influencing educational decisions. (Author/IRT)

The author suggests that a major failure of most law schools and traditional undergraduate constitutional law courses is that they omit an adequate analysis of the political nature of the judicial process. Political influences on a variety of court cases are discussed. (LBH)

Presents an overview of pedagogical science in Western Germany and explores the role of pedagogical science in educational reform. Concludes that pedagogical policy decisions have tended to follow political trends within the power structure of political parties and other organized special interest groups. (Author/DB)

Discusses developments in school integration from the early 1960's to the present, concludes that all that can be done on the national level is to distribute money and establish minimum standards. "Beyond that, Washington can only encourage state and local educators, working within their own political frameworks, to indentify the best way of…

The author of "Growing Up in America" argues that the retreat from educational commitment is turning into a rout, to an extent that threatens the survival of American democracy. (Editor/RK)

Examines pre-integration conditions in a metropolitan, multiple district school desegregation situation. This case study presents background information, analyzes the politics of desegregation and bussing independent of metropolitan and interdistrict considerations, analyzes the interdistrict and metropolitan aspects of the case, and, analyzes…

Examines the effect of Nigerianization, the appointment of qualified Nigerians to higher and responsible posts both in government and educational sectors, on Nigerian Universities. (Author/RK)

Tests the adequacy of the transference model in explaining variations in feelings of political efficacy by analyzing data collected from a sample of Chinese secondary school students in West Malaysia. According to this model, feelings that the young develop toward authority figures, for instance in the family or school, are likely to be…