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Peer reviewedMazuzan, George T. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1992
Presents a historical view of the development of the system used at the National Science Foundation for judging proposals sent to the agency for financial support for fundamental research. Controversies that challenged established procedures are described; political influences and policy changes are examined; and the peer review process is…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Confidentiality, Evaluation Methods, Grants
Peer reviewedBerry, Mary F. – High School Journal, 1979
The author, Assistant HEW Secretary for Education, reviews some of the evidence and recommendations on declining achievement in American schools, especially the National Academy of Education report, "Improving Educational Achievement." She examines point-by-point the current proposal for a national standards panel and a national…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Educational Quality
Jackson, Mark – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1978
A working party of the Northern Ireland Department of Education has proposed a deluxe version of the Youth Opportunities Programme for the province, to reorganize secondary education and insure the right to continuous education or job training with full financial support up to age 18. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, High Schools, Program Proposals
Peer reviewedPasch, Marvin; Greene, Bert I. – Educational Leadership, 1984
The decision by a Reagan administration appointee to terminate funding of 13 validated projects illustrates the influence of politics on policy. (Author)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Evaluation, Decision Making, Educational Policy
