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Peer reviewedSimson, Sharon; Wilson, Laura Bleiweiss – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Analyzed the historical development of the original set of 12 Multidisciplinary Gerontology Centers (MGCs) and assessed their organizational performance and success. Creation of a strong foundation based on multiple budgetary and environment components was the critical factor that predicted the continuing success of an individual MGC. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Educational Policy, Higher Education, History
Peer reviewedSlavin, Robert E. – Educational Researcher, 1990
Explores reasons for the tenuous relationship between educational research and educational practice. Suggests changes in research and policy to bring educational research directly to bear on educational problems. The major problem is that researchers are searching for variables that relate to improved outcomes, whereas educational innovators are…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Improvement Programs
