Argues against the current trends in giving importance to subjective values in educational administration, particularly the argument that attention to subjective values can overcome the perceived irrelevance of scientific administration and organization theory and help administrators make better decisions. (MD)

Reexamines Woodrow Wilson's contribution to public administration and arrives at four conclusions: (1) the study of public administration was developed in Europe; (2) Wilson's politics/administration dichotomy was different than the European model; (3) his dichotomy was based on an incorrect translation and abandoned; and (4) his dichotomy was…

Recounts the author's futile efforts to keep President Reagan focused on educational reforms recommended in "A Nation at Risk," released under Bell's imprimatur in 1983. After the 1984 election, the former Secretary of Education realized that the President was using education for political gains and had intended to dismantle the U.S. Department of…

This study assessed a model of the relationship between critical thinking and political participation. Findings indicated that critical thinking has indirect positive effects on orientations toward political participation, that critical thinking positively affects personal control, political efficacy, and democratic attitude, and that personal…

This paper describes the process by which priority decisions are made in federal research and development with a particular focus on executive and congressional roles in program coordination. Included is information on how the nongovernment scientific community, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy…

Provides an overview of the decision making process for science and technology. Finds that government agencies and officials are not the major decision makers. Examines obstacles to achieving intelligent decisions when policy makers are scientists, business executives, and consumers. Concludes with five strategies for improving technological…

Reviews the history and meaning of the combat exclusion policy for United States servicewomen. Noting that combat duty is often essential to career advancement in the military, this article describes several cases of discrimination resulting from the effects of the combat exclusion. (JDH)

The Texas legislation requiring testing of teachers holding "life" credentials is reviewed. The reactions of teachers groups to the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT) and to the Governor's support for testing are described. (Author/MT)

Presents descriptions (syllabi, outlines, goals) of selected environmental studies courses which approach the discipline from an historical and humanistic perspective. Areas explored in the courses include human ecology, American environmental history, environmental politics, and others. (JN)

Current educational reports have presented "excellence" as a central goal of education. A discussion of this term and what it means to the teaching profession is offered. (DF)

Presents the political arguments surrounding bilingual education in American schools. Both proponents and opponents suggest that a hidden political agenda underlies the controversy, with the goal of preventing non-English speakers from participating fully in contemporary American political and civic activities. (SA)

The National Institute of Education's report, "Involvement in Learning", criticizes and makes recommendations for higher education, but also gives rise to fears of excessive federal intrusion in higher education's affairs in its bias for outputs, outcomes, quantification, and consistency. (MSE)

In politics concerning the federal government's support, higher education must either play the political game to the fullest extent or work to change the rules. To do otherwise is to betray a commitment and to hide from the realities of a complex society. (Author/MSE)

A teacher should assist others to participate in the life of the mind rather than to be mere spectators. A teaching strategy called the metaphorical technique is described. The ability to see the universal in the particular is necessary for the mastery of any discipline. (MLW)

Discussion of successful integration of human relations into day-to-day life in organizations focuses on individual's need to deal with competition, power, and politics. A framework that provides a systematic way of viewing power and politics and the irrational side of organizations is given, and case studies illustrate framework components. (EJS)