Influencing external forces that mold the educational environment through political action can be a rewarding activity for principals. In this way, educators can become part of the solution in what the author calls this "frighteningly apocalyptic world." (Editor)

Uses the systems approach to partially explain the organizational aspects of British universities that implemented a B.Ed. degree. (IRT)

A number of problems, including the breaking up of the political consensus on education and the ending of the period of educational growth, have changed educational planning in England and Wales. (IRT)

The Ford Policy Forum is an integral part of the annual symposium of the Forum for the Future of Higher Education. The Forum studies key economic issues likely to influence the quality and performance of colleges and universities. This publication contains the work of the Ford Policy Forum Scholars of 2001 for the annual symposium. In early 1991,…

The substantial involvement in overseas programs of business education and the need to serve foreign business students suggests that American universities should offer specialized business courses and experiences, taking into consideration the differences in the relationship between the business world and the various political systems of other…

Considered the role of the catechist in formulating religious belief. (RK)

If science and technology are to be useful in the solution of social problems, then scientists and engineers must participate in public discussions and in the decision-making process. (Author/DF)

Reviews the problems that have confronted science and government in the past and present. Includes organizational responses, the role of science in industrialization, and the problems of science in a small country. (AL)

States the necessity for greater ASTD participation in government affairs, and suggests ways to organize member involvement. (SP)

In China even medical education is based on politics. (HS)

Author offers perspectives on the word accountability and considers its implications in education. (MB)

Discusses the relation between educational and political components of contemporary student rebellion, and indicates how curriculum workers are to respond to the potentially revolutionary situation in our schools. (DE)

The politicizing of public schools has good and bad results. In Philadelphia two politicians, Sheed and Dilworth, used politics to reform the educational system. The reforms were generally beneficial. (MF)

Suggests that theories of automatic regulation in nature, society, and government encourage political complacency and ecological catastrophe when elevated to ideology. Believes that scientists should actively seek to indoctrinate and educate the public and government. (AL)