Deals with some of the unique aspects of rural practice in child welfare, such as the interface between juvenile justice agencies and child welfare programs, poverty, and the changing roles (especially economic) of rural women. Demonstrates urban-type programs are often not appropriate in dealing with rural problems. (Author)

Redistributive effects of Canadian higher education are examined from an economic viewpoint. Children of high income families tend to reap the most financial rewards, but low income families often pay a disproportionately large share of educational expenses. (Author/MSE)

Research projects and methodology in archeochemistry are discussed. Topics include radiocarbon dating, thermoluminescence, amino acid dating, obsidian hydration dating, bone studies, metals/metallurgy, pottery, stone/glass, and future directions. Includes reports on funding, insights into nuclear waste/environmental problems provided by…

Data collected by Group Attitudes Corporation as part of a nation-wide survey of public attitudes toward higher education is discussed. Twenty-six percent of all respondents who had been to college said that they had made some sort of donation to the undergraduate institution they attended. (MLW)

Outlines plan for computer use in grades K-12 in Albany School District, California, noting major goals of computer literacy program, approach to implement goals, hardware needed, staff development, new personnel, location of hardware, and other prerequisites. An estimated budget plan and computer use framework (programing, computer assisted…

Discusses plans to develop and naturalize its scientific and technological capabilities. Areas in which Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology selected to focus a national development program include: scholarships for middle-/high-level researchers/technicians; programs to support research and basic/new industries; government-industry…

Data are presented on university research and development (R&D) focusing on character and fields of university R&D sources of funds, federally financed R&D spending, top 12 universities in R&D spending and top 12 R&D centers, academic scientists/engineers, chemical degrees, graduate science students, and schools spending most…

Provides compilation and discussion of the results of the 13th annual Gallup survey of public attitudes toward the public schools. (WD)

Summarizes a National Research Council report indicating that the Department of Energy (DOE) underfunds basic, exploratory scientific research. Presents a matrix to provide DOE with perspectives for assessing the potential impact of chemistry-focused, basic, long-range, and pioneering research on various energy technology areas. (Author/SK)

Declining productivity, a slowdown in innovation, and international competition are spurring interest by U.S. industry in the capabilities of the research university. Besides single-company-to-single-university cooperation, there should be industry-wide support of university research. The government should help with tax incentives and other…

Discusses the rapid growth of the frail elderly, high cost of institutionalization, and scarcity of programs to assist caring families. Suggests federal efforts need to provide greater support, economic and otherwise, for families which increasingly are becoming the major caretakers of their elderly. (Author/JAC)

Describes the financial and organizational relationship between the central government and local educational authorities (LEAs) in England, where the government pays two-thirds of the costs but LEAs exercise greater discretion than do LEAs in the U.S. Draws implications for educational funding, monitoring, and planning in this country. (Author/RW)

The most significant economic factors affecting public and private institutions during the next two decades are the economic characteristics, marketing differences, and cost behavior differences in the two sectors. An economic projection shows the private sector cannot survive the decline without sacrificing program quality to cut costs. (MSE)

Reviews computer-aided instruction in the 1960s and 1970s; comments on progress and remaining problems with computers in instruction, and on changes in higher education of the future; offers practical suggestions as to how educators can better prepare to function effectively in a computer-oriented society. (Author/LC)

Reviews current and future research endeavors supported by funds from industry focusing on research and development centers at various universities and industries which support scientific research. (SK)