Explained are some basic public relations guidelines for advocacy groups to follow in obtaining legislators' support for exceptional child legislation. (KW)

The theory of co-equality between the legislative and executive branches, in terms of information-gathering facilities available to them, will probably never be true. But, the expertise gap can be considerably narrowed. (Author)

American Educational Research Association's (AERA) lobbyist in Washington promotes educational research as a positive resource for educators. He acts to influence governmental policies which affect research. AERA represents a diversified membership by supporting a broad portfolio of government investments in educational research. AERA never takes…

Examines the issue of absolute individual immunity under section 1983 of Title 42 of the United States Code. Explores the doctrine's historical background, the distinction between actions for damages and injunctions, and projects the doctrine's future effect. Available from DePaul Law Review, DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson…

The United States has the distinction of being the last industrial nation to adopt the metric system of measurement. Presents the principal personalities and governmental programs involved in this two-century struggle and the major reasons behind this country's long-standing and, oftentimes, bitter resistance to metrication. (Author/RK)

More than half the items come from the "Washington Post" and "The New York Times," and the proportion from these two papers seems to be rising. (KS)

Examined the current status of state legislative program evaluation using data from a variety of sources, including interviews with eight evaluation directors and seven senior staff. State offices have used now methods and information formats, integrated changing staff roles and functions, and become more proactive in meeting legislative policy…

Describes the evolution of the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives from being barely mentioned in the Constitution to being one of the most powerful political positions in the United States. Argues that individual speakers have greatly affected the role due to the lack of formal job description. (DSK)

Organisational representative response is an important factor to consider when counselling employees who have experienced bullying and are considering approaching their organisation for assistance. The author argues that not all responses are supportive and that some responses can further harm an employee. The author presents a review of…

Each year over the past quarter century, undergraduate tuition and fees in the United States have increased by an average of 2.5 to 3.5 percentage points above the inflation rate. This continuous rise recently led one congressman to propose that the government penalize institutions that raise their tuition by more than twice the rate of inflation…

This review of literature identifies the primary writings and research related to how higher education institutions operate government relations offices. These offices are defined by their mission and role of interfacing between institutional needs and officers and public officials. The review first reports the literature related to public…

In 2005, the "Kappan" published a report of the authors' research on student achievement in public and private schools, based on an analysis of the 2000 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Most people assumed that the higher average scores in private schools meant that private schools were more effective--an assumption that…

The 1997 Nebraska Legislature enacted Bill 806 to promote school consolidation, which legislators believed would lead schools to become more cost-efficient and provide a significantly larger curriculum. This legislative action begged the question: Has the move to consolidate schools made Nebraska schools more efficient while providing greater…

The necessity of immunity of parliament and its Members has led to determine and assure particular privilege in the Constitutions or ordinary laws in the great majority of countries. This legal institution is to provide freedom of speech and to maintain the independence of representatives in the exercise of their duties without undue interference…

Investigates, through content analysis, some of the variables involved in the coverage "Time,""Newsweek," and "U.S. News and World Report," give to United States Senators. (RB)