Online systems can serve as new tools for scientific policy makers to review research proposals that require comparative assessment by providing an objective criterion for evaluating the previous work of a group and the timeliness and originality of a proposed project. Examples describe the evaluation process, a research team and a periodical.…

This essay examines: (1) theoretical relations between legal decisions, conceptions of education, and educational policy; (2) the tradition of ignoring legal contexts of education, and how the one conception of education produced by the Supreme Court is garbled and confused; and (3) a new conceptualization designed to link the interests of…

Children are the most underrepresented and underserved group in American society in policy terms. This article addresses the reasons for this state of affairs and suggests measures to be taken to improve the situation. (Author/AM)

If the current trend continues, unemployment rates for black teenagers will continue to go up while officialdom deplores the "critical" situation. Only by guaranteeing minority youth the right to education and job training and by monitoring discrimination will we enable black youth to make the contributions to society of which they are capable.…

Selects three main concepts developed by Downey (EJ 170 991) and Wright (EJ 170 992) on education policy-making and suggests a perspective administrators might take in preparing for a new role. (Editor/RK)

The author considers the effect of the report of the Australia Council Schools Commission Study of Education and the Arts. Art teachers put into words the premises upon which they base their activites. This process has stimulated such teachers to take an active and intelligent interest in their own field. (Author/RK)

Describes needed research and ongoing federal projects designed to provide information about alternatives for improving reading instruction for compensatory education students. (AA)

Health information and education are defined, and information fallacies, policy issues, resources, and effectiveness are discussed. (MBR)

As part of the Federal Data Processing Reorganization Study submitted by the Science and Technology Team, the Federal Government's role in the management of scientific and technical information is discussed. Findings identifying information needs and problems are included, as well as recommendations. (CMV)

Reports on effects of the working party of the Association for Science Education (ASE) toward the development of a policy statement for the future of science education. (CP)

As college and university faculties become increasingly involved in the development of new program specifications, it also becomes more apparent that the need for teacher educators to come to grips with the many issues of competency assessment is critical. (Author/MJB)

This article presents some explanations for why social science research has been of limited value to the educational policy maker and makes some recommendations to both the policy analyst and the policy decision maker. (Author)

Education has moved into the mainstream of state politics. The future quality of the public schools may well depend on how accurately educators perceive and how effectively they participate in the political arena. (Author/IRT)

Activities are cited of the five task forces for the promotion of language study. The task forces concern institutional language policy, the commonly taught languages, the less commonly taught languages, public awareness, and government relations. (SW)

Presents an interview with Blandina Cardenas, Commissioner of the newly formed Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF). Dr. Cardenas presents her views on policies affecting children and on the potential role of ACYF. (BD)