This study tried to isolate some of the characteristics that account for the variation in community receptivity to federal aid programs. The communities selected for the study had a population of 25,000 or more and had been in existence prior to 1950. Community participation in the programs was measured by the absence or presence of communities in…

The plans for utilizing reusable space shuttles which could replace almost all present expendable launch vehicles are briefly described. Many illustrations are included showing the artists' concepts of various configurations proposed for space shuttles. (PR)

This is a collection of essays on the current situations and projected trends of teacher education. After two introductory essays, "Realignments for Teacher Education" and "Historical Perspectives on the Future," the book is divided into three sections, each devoted to symposium papers on a particular topic. The first section is on the social…

A guide to conducting group meetings is presented. It contains the following sections. I. Participating in Meetings: A. Purposes: (1) to discuss the uses and benefits of the meeting as a tool of group participation and get an appreciation of meetings as dynamic situations; (2) to define the word "meeting" and discuss the uses of meetings; and (3)…

A guide to the over-all Supervisory Development Conference Series is provided. The guide provides answers to the following questions: What is the need?; How was the Supervisory Development Conference Series developed?; What are the core units?; How do these core units fit in with management development training that field stations have already…

A booklet describing the current status of adult education in Sweden is presented. The forms of adult education discussed include: labor market training, educational associations, folk high schools, national and municipal adult schools, educational broadcasts produced by the Committee for Television and Radio in Education, and the study programs…

The Assistant Secretary for Education discusses in this speech what the Federal Government, under the auspices of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, has done and is doing to meet the special educational needs of American Indians in the United States. The Office of Education has been given broad new authority and commands by the…

There is a need for improved communication among different tribes and for American Indian information dissemination through the mass media. For Indians to become involved in developing talent in the area of media technology, it must be assumed that the individual tribal societies and other Indian communities are human entities coequal with the…

The investigation and evaluation of American Indian education carried on by a special senatorial subcommittee on Indian education over a 2-year period created concern over the "organization question." The subcommittee came to believe that no matter how strong, how good, or how well funded were the programs for educating American Indians,…

The Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act of 1971 significantly amends the Health Professions Educational Assistance Programs contained in the Public Health Service Act. Originally authorized by the Health Professions Education Assistance Act of 1963, the programs provide Federal financial assistance to schools of medicine, osteopathy,…

The Smithsonian Science Information Exchange is intended to be a clearinghouse for information on current research in physical, biological, and social sciences. The information is compiled to facilitate more effective planning and coordination of research and development programs sponsored by Federal funds. This report informs the Congress of a…

This document contains Part I of a transcript of a broadcast from "Options in Education", an electronic weekly magazine covering news, features, policy and people in the field of education. Compensatory education is disussed by : government personnel (e.g. a congressional aide; a school superintendent); education personnel (e.g., an…

The first main section of the paper consists of a description and analysis of some of the main features of primary education in Zambia at the present time, set against the developments that have taken place since independence in 1964. The purpose of this section is to outline the context within which the system of primary inspection in the country…

Provides a breakdown of topics of support covered in the 1977 fiscal year proposed budgets for the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). (CP)

Surveys the energy situation in terms of current demands and resources. Explains proposals contained in the Federal Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) plan for utilization of future sources of energy. The role of science teachers concerning energy education is discussed with suggestions for possible topics and instructional…