Salient trends and developments in national education politics and policy are identified. An historical perspective on federal government priorities in education is provided along with implications of recent developments for education politics. (CJ)

Nine college classes on Communist political systems were evaluated, according to students' memory and comprehension of information; ability to apply, analyze and synthesize the information; and beliefs and values toward selected Communist States and issues involving Socialism and Communism. (Author/GDC)

A survey of 191 sixth through eighth grade students suggests that newspaper exposure is a positive predictor of political information and interest, that television exposure is a negative predictor, and that--contrary to expectations-- interpersonal communication is a negative influence on political information. (GT)

An investigation of gender differences in political and social attitudes among Latinos (Mexican Americans, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans) found evidence for a Latino gender gap on attitudes toward social welfare issues and women's social and political roles. Contains 38 references. (LP)

Outlines several approaches and strategies for using political buttons to enliven classroom study of political campaigns and issues. Notes that reproductions of historical buttons are inexpensive and accessible. Includes classroom activities and discussion questions related to various buttons. Lists several reference works and related…

Identifies, depicts, and interprets the common ground between Australian radical education movements of the late 1960s and the present preoccupation with competency-based reform known as "the new vocationalism." Contends that both movements contain elements of historical nostalgia and progressive social reform. (MJP)

Analyzes the results of a study of Russian college students attitudes towards politics and citizenship. Reveals that, although the students express support and admiration for free market reforms and democracy, they are decidedly indifferent to the political process. Correlates these attitudes with students' positions in campus organizations. (MJP)

Redefines citizenship for a strong democracy. Notes that action-oriented citizens have a wide range of tasks such as debate and deliberation on policy, and formulating agenda. Contends that in order to effectively participate in the public realm and to take public action, citizens must learn how to engage in political or public talk. (SLM)

A model of public opinion on government spending for child care was developed and examined. Respondents' views were depicted as a function of symbolic politics, self-interest, and demographic and control variables. Results suggest that symbolic politics were more revealing than self-interest factors in divining public opinion. (RJM)

Examines a number of theoretical issues in the provision of education and care for preschool children in the United Kingdom, focusing on the ideology of child care, the psychology of child development, and definitions of education and care. Argues that present services are too rigid and outdated, uncoordinated, and inequitable. (MDM)

Uses the Social-Religious-Political Scale, the G.D. Wilson and J.R. Patterson Conservatism Scale, and the South African Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale to examine the relationship of conservative political attitudes to intelligence. Found no significant relationship between conservatism and high or low intelligence in this sample of 100 South…

Reviews and analyzes the politicization of investigations of child abuse, emphasizing the issues of veracity and substantiation of child abuse reports. Scrutinizes recent major litigation illustrating the loss of professional objectivity. Political and ideological agendas are undermining the credibility of the mental health and social work…

Reports on a study of the relationship between moral and political consciousness as evidenced by the ideas and words of 20 middle-school children of average scholastic ability. Finds that the socioeconomic conditions of a community influenced the children's perceptions of issues and problems. (CFR)

States that studying the motives and ideas of conscientious objectors during the Vietnam War poses conflicts between individual and civic responsibility. Presents a lesson about the major issues of individual conscientious objection to military service during that period. Includes three student readings and two teacher background supplements. (CFR)

Honoring the French Revolution's bicentennial, examines its legacy for modern France. Contends that 1789's imprint appears in France's centralized bureaucracy, strong political divisions (conservative-liberal-socialist), church-state separation, and tendency for government to argue ends justify means. Maintains the Revolution also spawned…