This report examines United States educational policies and focuses on the process of research and development for education. The report provides (1) a summary account of a meeting between OECD and American representatives, (2) an OECD examiners' report containing the questions submitted to the American representatives, and (3) the United States' report to OECD which served as background for the examination. The main issues facing research and development in the United States as seen by OECD involve (1) the need for goal definition and formation; (2) questions of process, style, and content of research and development; (3) organizational concerns; and (4) problems facing new research and development institutions. (Author/JF)