Presents an external review of the evaluation process involved in evaluating the national 4-H program. Focuses on issues and lessons relevant to evaluation and research in general. Discusses specific problems encountered in the 4-H national evaluation. (CS)

Describes a study that explored how changes enacted nationally are implemented locally through an examination of the implementation of P.L. 94-142. Concludes that the "universal" (national) level and the "provincial" (local) level interact to produce the final outcome of legislation. (JM)

The U.S. Office of Education is involved in 21 programs involving educational personnel development. Funding levels for 19 of these programs are listed along with an outline of the recipients of this funding, the personnel served by federal programs, and federal mandates for in-service. (JMF)

In examining the book "The Changing Politics of Education," the author attacks neo-conservative revisionism that claims that the goals of national policy are either impossible to achieve or undesirable because they frustrate popular will. (Author/IRT)

Describes Office of Education directly funded and specialized programs for special adult populations, emphasizing projects for which community colleges can readily apply. Also lists programs funded through state departments of education. (JG)

Characterizes the United States "Social Indicators" reports and considers how they differ from those produced by other nations. Explains how data in the reports can be used by social science researchers, policymakers, and social reporters and predicts how such data might be used in the future. (DB)

Land between the Lakes, the nation's only federal demonstration area in outdoor education, environmental education, and resource management, provides both recreational facilities for the public and outdoor educational training for college students. Article describes programs, facilities, and objectives of the 170,000 acre "university of the…

The urban policies of the Carter administration are discussed in terms of the housing initiatives underlying them. Conclusions are drawn about the actual impact of these policies upon different types of urban areas. (Author/RLV)

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces laws to assure equal employment practices. It also promotes affirmative action programs. The OFCCP, since consolidation in 1979, has expanded its scope, increased its response to consent decrees, imposed workload priorities, and developed a program of management controls. (RLV)

This article describes the development of Canada's federal policy on bilingualism and multiculturalism and discusses some of the ethnic myths prevalent in Canadian society concerning the order in which the groups immigrated to Canada, the size and cohesiveness of each group, and the oppressiveness of British predominance. (SJL)

Collated and analyzed are part of the results of the evaluation of a Canadian government program for helping scientific research. The analysis deals with the relationship between public authorities and the university community in Quebec Province. (BT)

Analyzes the Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education (CAUSE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The CAUSE awards by type of institution for the fiscal year 1979 and the period between 1976 and 1979 are presented. (HM)

Focuses on three income support programs: unemployment insurance, public assistance, and food stamps, and examines the extent to which low income groups, particularly blacks, participated in these programs, the factors responsible for the nonparticipation of many poor, and the adequacy of support provided to participants in these programs.…

The National Urban League's LEAP program has opened career opportunities for nearly 17,000 minority men and women in nine years. Aimed at getting minority groups into apprenticeships in the building and construction unions nationwide, LEAP staff recruit youths at high school career days and in less traditional places. (AJ)

Reviews opportunities available to vocational educators under Sections 552 (Leadership Development Program) and 553 (State Systems Program) of the Education Professions Development Act (EPDA) , and gives precise directions on where to locate the procedures for applying for grants. Included are the closing dates for 1977-78 applications. (Editor/HD)