Universities are crucial to Canadians and to Canada. The value of universities to the fabric of our country has been manifest for decades, but never has the importance of higher education been as clear as in recent years. Federal and provincial governments have made significant contributions in fulfilling their respective responsibilities by …

Scientific researchers on campus increasingly worry that commercial sponsorship skews conclusions and restricts data sharing. Boards can help balance conflicting interests. This article discusses how boards of trustees and all leaders at universities and nonprofit research institutes can set the balance in accepting privately funded research…

This directory contains 262 discretionary projects addressing the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It was compiled from four volumes separately published by the ERIC/OSEP Special Project. The discretionary grants and contracts authorized by the 1997 Amendments to the IDEA are administered by the…

This issue of "Educational Technology News" presents a look at recent Center for Technology research and development efforts. In particular, it includes the following two articles: (1) a summative, in-depth look at the research and findings of "A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning With Technology on Student Outcomes" (full…

This brochure describes the Regional Educational Laboratory Program, established in 1965, which is a program that represents a large investment in research and development by the U.S. Department of Education to help educators, policymakers, and communities improve schools. In fiscal year 2000, the network of 10 regional laboratories supplied…

This paper examines the most damaging myths and misconceptions about reading instruction. The paper begins with what it considers the "most pernicious myth currently influencing reading instruction"--Learning to read is a natural process. Following this "Myth #1" are these myths: (2) Children will eventually learn to read if…

This data brief presents federal academic science and engineering obligations data from 19 agencies participating in the fiscal year 1998 Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions. Data are collected on Federal science and engineering support by funding agency, type of institution,…

This paper explores a number of research and development projects relating to the provision and promotion of values in Northern Ireland. A brief overview is given of current definitions and interpretations of values and education in a range of European countries and the United States. The main findings emerging from research in this area in…

The appointment of Robert M. Bellah to a permanent fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton has raised many questions concerning the nature of the institute and the quality of those who judge competence and excellence. (Author/PG)

To help the schools meet society's changing demands, the Saskatchewan Educational Research Association was formed, to stimulate and co-ordinate research efforts. (Author)

Preeminent in pure research, the California Institute of Technology attempts to apply some of its skills to society's problems. (Editor)

The section on research and development (R and D) of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data related to: chemical R and D spending, R and D as per cent of sales, R and D employment, company R and D spending, R and D costs, and all industrial R and D employment. (PR)

Article discusses how the extension educational specialist can aid school districts in developing successful research and development and in-service education programs. (Author/MM)

Examines in retrospect how federal support through different agencies has influenced scientific research on university campuses. As funding becomes more of a problem for universities, research funds should be used to solve local and national problems. (PS)

Describes the 16-day, 10,000 mile national tour of the nation's major aerospace research and development centers by 65 students enrolled in Central Washington State College's Summer Aerospace Workshop. (Author/MB)