The housing problems of low income groups, decisions of policymakers, federal housing programs, and section eight of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 are discussed. (JP)

Describes Australia's retirement income arrangements, including age pension, private pensions, changes in provisions by the federal government, and factors that shaped changes. Notes that difficulties experienced by the government in introducing changes underscore political sensitivity of retirement income policy in Australia. (Author/NB)

Three schools of moral thought are presented to illustrate differences in moral reasoning and the assignment of value claims. Several educational program alternatives are used as illustrations of moral reasoning within, and across, the schools of thought. (Author/DWH)

In almost half of the Department of Education's biennial audits of colleges receiving federal financial aid, institutions are found to have made mistakes in aid distribution, and each year the department asks colleges to return $25-million in aid money. Better oversight methods are urged. (MSE)

Examines the nature and breadth of the pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) problem in the context of what human services delivery systems are in place and will be put in place. (RWB)

Explores the extent to which the Supreme Court's application of the First Amendment's prohibition against establishment of religion is forcing federal and state governments to forgo distributive justice for needy children. Examines possibilities for greater distributive justice. (MLF)

Results of a survey of the Western Association of Financial Aid Administrators concerning the prevalence and stringency of validation procedures used in 1985-86 are presented, and the impact and effectiveness of federal verification procedures in offices in that region are discussed. (MSE)

Participants in Comprehensive Employment and Training Act-sponsored classroom training, on the job-training, and subsidized work experience were compared to a Current Population Survey sample. Female participants in all types of training had increased earnings (primarily due to increased employment), while males did not. (GDC)

Student financial aid analysts are suggesting the federal government establish a government-run loan bank or trust fund to eliminate the need for lender involvement in the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, but congressional aides think that dismantling the existing program is unlikely. (MSE)

Describes changes being made in the United Kingdom and the parallel efforts guiding that change--one involving the system of education and training and the other the system of vocational qualification. (JOW)

The U.S. Secretary of Education discusses obstacles to optimal education for disabled students and notes his department's efforts to forge a more coordinated approach to special education. He cites the Reagan administration's emphasis on programs to facilitate school-to-work transition and stresses the importance of parent involvement in special…

Investigates the management perspectives and the reported practices, priorities, and activities of all federally funded adult basic education programs in New York City. The views of the directors of the funded community-based organizations and those of the managers of the local education agency's program are compared. Recommendations for policy…

Using examples from government program evaluation studies, six areas where research synthesis is more effective than individual studies are presented. Research synthesis can: (1) help match treatment type with recipient type; (2) explain which treatment features matter; (3) explain conflicting results; (4) determine critical outcomes; (5) assess…

The large growth in disability transfer program beneficiaries and expenditures from 1965-1978 has led to public concern over the incentive effects of and the budgetary expenditures for these programs. This paper examines the two strategies of removing individuals from the rolls via administrative review and reducing the generosity of benefits.…

Reviews studies which focused on various aspects of pre-college student science training programs, pointing out that the programs have had impact on such areas as facilitating academic and career opportunities, increasing subject matter competencies, increasing laboratory skills, changing attitudes in a positive direction, and enhancing students'…