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Weir, Morton W. – UCLA Educator, 1981
Discusses reasons for the ineffectiveness of social science research in influencing public policy and turning results into useful social policy. Suggests ways social scientists can influence social policy for children within the public and private sectors. Includes recommendations for more applied research, work with community organizations, and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Higher Education