Recent organizational and legal changes of Australia's faculty union may affect its operations and power. Some concern has been expressed at its centralization, some at growth in branch power versus institutional-level power. Short-term change is unlikely because the same individuals will be making decisions for some time. (Author/MSE)

Concludes that voter response varies with the content theme, but that backlash or boomerang may be the most common effect of negative political advertising. (FL)

Concludes that both reporters and information sources felt bias was less after newspaper mergers, but that political ideology shaped the source's perceptions about the bias. (FL)

Discusses library role in providing access to information on political candidates and issues. Press coverage, political party literature, Federal Election Commission, interest groups, monographs, serials, and online databases are highlighted. Lists of 15 references, 89 national organizations that rate members of Congress, and 9 active political…

Bernard Hatch, the aggressive superintendent of schools in Dayton, Ohio, was voted out by the board of education despite an excellent record of accomplishments. His fate bodes ill for urban school districts in general, where those with the integrity and grit to do what is necessary often become unpopular. (TE)

Outlines five types of studies that seem most significant and discusses problems of and proposals for future news media research. (PD)

Explores the evolving role of the deputy director of education in England in relation to the contest between professional participation in decision making and political/managerial control of decision systems. (MD)

The author describes some films which can be used by secondary and college teachers to teach about major social and political themes. Things for a teacher to take into consideration when thinking about creating a course on film, such as funds needed and evaluation techniques, are also discussed. (Author/RM)

The role Senator Claiborne Pell has played in developing influential educational legislation is discussed. Consideration is given to the personal characteristics that make him effective. (LBH)

The broad structure of the internal governmental systems of British universities is traced from the nineteenth century. The central theme of twentieth century university constitutional history has been the shift of political power to academics. Implications for society and students are discussed. (LBH)

After reviewing both a scientific view and a political view of how American government should be taught, some lessons that political scientists can learn from teaching American government are detailed. The lessons include political inquiry, knowledge about methodology, and insight into the relationship of science and political society. (ND)

Discusses the meanings of 10 words in their relation to language teaching. They are: educate, language, teach, learn, sociology, linguistics, politics, culture, literature, and classicism. (Text is in French.) (KM)

A 15-minute daily television program provides a forum for political, religious, and other beliefs in France. (LS)

Charter schools remain politically controversial in Michigan. The controversy focuses on questions of choice and accountability. Advocates assert that parents should have choices--especially poor parents who otherwise lack good options. Critics argue that charter schools perform no better than regular public schools, or that they are…

Part C Updates is a compilation of information on various aspects of the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is the eighth volume in a series of compilations, which included two editions of Part H Updates, the former name of the program. The…