The goal of this guide is two-fold: (1) to equip readers with practical guidelines for establishing communications plans and making those plans work; and (2) to develop information for implementing a public relations seminar targeted at designing workshops that reach a broad segment of members. Five topics are addressed: (1) the basic public…

This speech suggests that public radio stations should examine and use the techniques employed by commercial stations to increase their listening audience--creative promotion based on community involvement and participation. Some examples are included. (SC)

Argues that social actors cannot exist without a public sphere, nor society. Suggests that communication scholars might profitably examine public communication from a rhetorical perspective that focuses on the public sphere. (JK)

Six articles describe issues which have arisen recently to influence the relation of science with the society. Unless serious thinking is given to the matter, the development of basic research in science might lose support from the public. (PS)

Focuses on various public sector job creation programs in eight industrialized countries. Each is examined from the following perspectives: objectives and target groups; sponsors and projects; participants; organization; time limits, training and wages; effects of these programs; and policy implications. (CT)

Charts trends in public opinion about the quality of education in public schools, the perception of educational leadership, and the "net support index" for spending to improve education. (SK)

Equality is the key to adult education in Sweden. The aims of adult education in Sweden are to (1) reduce education gaps, (2) encourage increased social and cultural activity, (3) strengthen working life position, and (4) cater to individual preferences and needs. (JOW)

Discusses the value of public libraries and what it means to be valuable. Topics include shrinking library budgets; why there is public money for libraries; how to tell whether a service, product, or institution creates public value; political and legal support; administrative and operational feasibility; and enhancing public value. (LRW)

"Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators" is the authoritative source for accurate and relevant information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances, and performance of education systems in the OECD's 34 member countries, as well as a number of partner countries. In the 2014 edition, new…

This study explores the experiences and initiatives of vocational education and training (VET) providers in three areas: (1) Income sources and mixes; (2) "Thin markets" in VET; and (3) Research and development. Practices and policies are evolving in these three areas. The report contributes to a deeper understanding of the scope and…

In September 2006, the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education issued an indictment of American higher education. Costs are too high, said the panel formed by Education Secretary Margaret Spellings, graduates rates too low, and learning outcomes a mystery. Moreover, "compounding all of these difficulties is a lack of clear,…

A look back to 1971 when an attempt at long range funding for public broadcasting was thwarted by conflict and confusion. (Author/HB)

Report by the U.S. Office of Education

This article describes the organization and procedures involved in setting up a Counselor Week'' which can do much to clarify the role of the counselor and can help the public realize the potential of good guidance services. (JC)

A tongue-in-cheek proposal suggesting that citizens of New Hampshire (1) increase their smoking; (2) raise their alcohol consumption; and (3) double their bets and number of sweepstake tickets in order to increase annual revenues badly needed for public schools, State hospitals, and the University. (Author/JN)