Research in sex education is essential so that the many questions of concern to parents and educators might be rationally answered, but in an atmosphere of political controversy, both research and education are likely to suffer. (Author)

Clarence E. Ayres Institutionalism and Economic Development", 1960, is reprinted as being illustrative of the position of political economists (to assist in the formulation of social policies that are supposed to solve real-world social problems). A critique by Ayers is included. (SE)

Discusses the consequences and possible impact of changes being caused by outside agencies rather than by science teachers. Such agencies are National Assessment, national curriculum committees, and outside groups determining teacher adequacy. Suggested teacher initiated changes include changing the sequence of high school courses, developing new…

The author, in reviewing his early formal experience as a social studies teacher, reflects on the permanent values and importance of social education. Geography, which has played such a key role in his own writing, is singled out as being of fundamental significance. (JB)

Utilizes Easton's political systems framework to analyze existing structural inadequacies and to support a number of alternative mechanisms for coping more effectively with politically energetic and ideologically divergent educational demands. (Author)

Excerpt from an UNESCO publication edited by C. E. Beeby which recounts a discussion about Negro education in America. (DM)

Discusses the reasons for the growth of tax-exempt foundations in the United States, and their role in promoting social science research, community projects and educational activities both at home and abroad. The foundations' political philosophies and their relation with government are examined. Bibliography. (LC)

Describes the difficult conditions under which teachers and pupils operate in Bolivian schools. (MM)

To gain a complete understanding of teaching at all levels, positions taken in recent books on teaching are criticized. Personal, political, and cultural factors must be considered in a thoughtful analysis of teaching. (RM)

Argues that the success of West Germany's publishing giant, Axel Springer Verlag, can be attributed to the technical excellence of its products and to the fact that these products reflect the mainstream of German thought. (FL)

During the 1840s, the pupils, social influence, and futures of the Volksschule teachers were limited to the lower working classes. These teachers tried to seize the opportunity offered by the unrest and parliamentary debates in 1848 to demand a number of educational reforms. (AM)

Develops and tests a choice model of National Labor Relations Board members in selected unfair labor practice cases over the 1954-77 period. Evidence supports the popular belief that Board decisions are heavily dependent upon shifting political winds. (Author/JOW)

Reviews status of women in France today including intellectual scene, women in work force, feminist movement, recent legislation, and women in political process. Believes history will provide perspective needed to reassess changes which have taken place especially with new president and party in power. (BK)

Results of a study to determine adolescents' feelings of political alienation are reported. The study measures: powerlessness, discontentment, cynicism, detachment, hopelessness, elitism, and democratic deficiency. Results of the random sample of 269 high school students indicate high levels of alienation. (KC)

Discusses the development of Black nationalism with reference to the influences of Marcus Garvey and his followers such as Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Elijah Muhammad, and Malcolm X. (JLF)