Reviews aspects of technology in our society: technology as a force for social change; reasons for the frustration and dissatisfaction with technology; how technology decentralizes power; the individual's influence; resolving conflicts in the ionized" society; regulation of technology; corporate responsibility; and the potential pitfalls for the…

Discusses the findings of W. Lee Hansen and Burton A. Weisbrod and their analysis of the income distribution effects of higher education subsidies in California. (BC)

This article on the role of the Workers' Educational Association calls for more emphasis on broadening the culture of the working classes, cooperating with university extension, enlisting industry cooperation, and using educational television. Twelve references. (LY)

Cites specific examples to demonstrate the influence intellectuals have had historically on the formulation of public policy. (MK)

Offers an interpretive chronology of the wavering 1934 to 1975 Chicago "Tribune" commitment to spelling simplification; lists the words involved in the spelling experiment and notes public reaction to the experiment. (GT)

Explores issues surrounding name changes for adopted children. Examines specific policy and legislation, citing the need for flexibility in such policy for the child's benefit. (HTH)

Discusses methods for reconstructing theories underlying programs and policies, focusing on three approaches: (1) an empirical approach that focuses on interviews, documents, and argumentational analysis; (2) an approach based on strategic assessment, group dynamics, and dialogue; and (3) an approach based on cognitive and organizational…

Describes the University of Kansas' information technology (IT) policy development process as a model for other institutions' IT policy development. The policy involves seven dimensions: access, freedom of expression, privacy, intellectual property, security, effective use of information resources, and records management. (EV)

Summarizes the findings from the studies presented, highlights the broader lessons for research on leavers, and identifies next steps for policy makers and researchers. The first step is for states to undertake monitoring as a routine part of running programs for the poor. (SLD)

Focuses on the management of documentation requirements of information generated because of end user computing. Points out historical trends, proposes patterns for meeting documentation requirements, introduces techniques for facilitating documentation, and discusses recommendations for completion of the documentation task. (JOW)

Describes Family Impact Seminars, a series of seminars, briefing reports, and follow-up activities that provide up-to-date, solution-oriented research information to state policy makers. In support of the proposed "three communities" theory, the utilization of research in policymaking appears to depend upon several pragmatic practices and…

This policy brief summarizes the Higher Education Amendments of 2008 (HEA 2008) and the evolution of the Higher Education Act since 1965, particularly the evolution of federal and non-federal forms of financial assistance aimed at increasing educational opportunity and attainment in the United States. Because the act's extensive academic support…

Environmental information has been described as central to the issues of solid waste management and disposal. This study investigated the availability and accessibility of environmental information to the solid waste policy formulators and implementors with regard to the media/channels used for disseminating environmental information to the…

One goal of the National Forum on Education Statistics is to improve the quality of education data gathered for use by policymakers and program decision-makers. One approach to furthering this goal has been to pool the collective experiences of Forum members to produce "best practice" guides in areas of high interest to those who…