The purpose of this paper is to analyze the kinds of contribution that communication and adult education can make in the task of nation building. (Author)

The author claims that the real operational goal of those who control public education has not been to have good schools, but to have schools that are just good enough. Until now, educators have not made basic policy but they must do so. (Author/AS)

Critiques Robert Geeslin's article on HEW's Targeted Research and Development Program on Reading which appeared in Journal of Reading Behavior, Volume 2, Number 3, Summer, 1970, and describes the project as providing a flexible framework and a broad base for further research in reading. References. (VJ)

Describes the preresearch activities in Project I, part of the Phase One projects in the Targeted Research and Development Program in Reading (TRDPR) sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education. (MB)

Presents responses to four broad questions by one of the featured speakers at the upcoming International Reading Association convention, Jerome S. Bruner, noted psychologist and writer. (VJ)

New Zealand's objective is to give free to every citizen the education for which he is best fitted and to the fullest extent of his powers. (Editor/IR)

To improve adult literacy in urban and rural areas, Ethiopia has established reading centers throughout the country staffed by volunteer teachers. Since 1978, 10 million persons have participated in the program. Eight million have finished courses and taken the tests. About four million have passed and received certificates. (AM)

The curriculum development effort that stemmed from Project Head Start's "Strategy for Spanish-Speaking Children," the evaluation results, and policy implications for national efforts in bilingual education are discussed. (Author/LC)

Examines impact of public policies on national and international computerized information networks and reviews characteristics of modern European governments as contrasted with United States government public policies related to national networks in United States and other countries, international networks, and intent and effect of public…

Following a review of educational standard-setting experiences in the United States, the procedures used by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to arrive at a consensus on educational objectives are described. These objectives represent the only definitions of educational quality that are widely accepted by professional and lay…

Summarizes the results of a study of the feasibility of establishing a worldwide information service to meet the increasing needs of architects, architectural planners, and environmental planners. The study was co-sponsored by UNESCO, the Spanish Ministry of Housing, and the International Union of Architects. (JL)

Summarizes the findings of a study on the international provision and supply of publications carried out on contract to UNESCO as part of the Universal Availability of Publications program. The situation of international lending of publications is described and international centers of supply are discussed. Five data tables are included.…

Briefly describes the educational systems of Western Europe as essentially similar despite a few variations. Comments on the economic support provided for education, the structures and clienteles of the various systems from elementary school through higher education, and the range and content of the curricula offered. (PGD)