A study of state educational policymaking revealed a number of instances where assertions have been made about what the "research says" in offering support for particular policies; however, in many of these instances the available research seems to have been distorted or exaggerated in order to better leverage particular policy…

Emphasizes neglected problems in the study of mass communication and socialization and suggests some new lines of theorizing and research. (TO)

The article critiqued is contained in the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education," volume 4, 1973, pages 6-19. (JP)

Discussion is on the potential value of historical data for American Indians, anthropologists, and the dominant society in general. (FF)

The task of the scientific administrator is to ensure that areas of the greatest obvious need are being adequately explored according to the availability of resources and to maintain a balance between specialized and nonspecialized research. (Author)

Describes the research which uses process variables as criteria for prediction based on comparatively stable teacher variables. (Author)

An analysis of the Rothschild and Dainton report in Great Britain, entitled A Framework for Government Research and Development, that suggests there is no basis for decisions about government research. (Editor/PG)

A practicing investigator cognizant of the limitations of science claims that the white psychologist cannot help but maintain the current social system since he is rewarded quite well by it for his current activities. (Author/JM)

A review of research on nongrading and achievement suggests that the case for nongrading is not established and, because of methodological problems in many studies, may not have been adequately tested. (Author)

David Armor presents further evidence in defense of his findings, against critics. (DM)

Addresses the question of whether a teacher's role requires him to concentrate on teaching or on research. (HS)

Describes some current techniques of classroom observation and evaluation, an area long neglected by sociologists. (AN)

A paper presented to the American Educational Research Association, April 1972, Chicago, Illinois. (Editor)

A comprehensive review and analysis of significant research on malnutrition and learning. Indicates that nutritional factors contribute to depressed intellectual level and learning failure. (DM)