Describes recent programs of joint research between university and industry prompted by a growing shortage of Federal funds for research. Interacting mechanisms, funding, and federal programs are discussed. Examples of industry-university efforts with no Federal funding are then provided. (CS)

The author traces the rapidly accelerated federal involvement in education, with emphasis on issues in curriculum and teaching. He examines the economic and political context that has favored this development and suggests that its effects in the classroom are not always positive. Condensed and reprinted from "Daedalus," Summer 1980. (Author/SJL)

The evaluation revealed that most of the Disadvantaged Schools Program's initiatives reflected the guidelines provided and that, in many instances, several imaginative and well-planned programs were undertaken. However, the objective of involving the community was found to be less well-attained. (Author/IRT)

NIE feels that it has an important role to play as contributor and participant in the process of mediating the respective needs and expertise of the various constituent groups involved in in-service teacher education research. (JMF)

Attempts to make sense of a rather confused picture of the varied factors, agencies, and influences concerned with and affecting policy regarding arts education. Presents highlights of a proposal by the Assembly of National Arts Education Associations concerning the federal government's role in arts education. (Author/JM)

Details of recent federal regulations regarding child nutrition programs and ways that associations in the educational community can provide leadership and technical assistance in the direction of child nutrition programs. (Author/MLF)

In a study of 19 cities with Community Development Block Grants, it was found that two-thirds of the cities with exemplary economic development efforts lacked effective targeting strategies. In general, local governments lack an economic framework that allows low income and minority groups to derive major benefits. (Author/RLV)

New initiatives, administrative changes, and funding levels are discussed in this position paper. Among the recommendations are: better implementation of existing policies; better utilization of existing funds; improved targeting of funds; additional public service employment funding; revenue sharing reforms; and improved housing and community…

The National Inservice Network projects are concerned with the multiple facets of delivering in-service education and training of regular educators to teach handicapped students. (Author/SBH)

Citing the nation's need for an environmentally aware citizenry, the author discusses federal and international efforts toward environmental education, particularly UNESCO's First Intergovernmental Conference on Environmental Education, held in Tbilisi in October, 1977. She proposes methods by which the United States could implement the…

Clarifies some of the conceptual, empirical, and normative issues that have been raised by criticisms of affirmative action. Indicates that the issues are more complex and the criticisms less decisive than some commentators seem to realize; the case against affirmative action has not been made in any rigorous sense. (Author/IRT)

Of more than 1,500 projects funded through Title III funds in fiscal year 1975, 22 involved development of innovative and exemplary programs for the talented and gifted. This study examines the 22 projects in terms of program model categories, program funding, curriculum organization, and program grade levels. (JG)

The Job Corps is a federal program that gives at-risk students a chance to compete for jobs that exist. In addition to job training, participants are given remedial basic education and social skills and employability training. (JOW)

Presents a resiliency model of job training that emphasizes applicant recruitment, assessment, and development. The model can increase program success rates by using psychological assessment and professional development goals of the individual. Discusses the effectiveness of federal jobs training and the need for training versus the ability to use…