This booklet was designed to increase awareness about the metric system. Why the metric system is being used increasingly is described. Pictures illustrate simple comparisons of the most commonly used units of the metric and customary systems. Calculations using both systems are compared through presentation of three problems. Next, everyday units…

Citizenship education is commonly accepted as the ultimate goal of the social studies, yet the professional preparation of school administrators devotes little attention to civic learning. The status of citizenship education as reported by elementary school principals in the Dade County, Florida public schools was investigated. The first major…

In response to a Congressional concern over delays in implementing a thorough, effective national Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education program, six aspects of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) AIDS education program for the general public were reviewed: (1) CDC AIDS education budget and expenditures; (2) delays in the…

This is a guide to evaluating consumer education materials and to free or inexpensive materials. An annotated list is provided of recommended materials on the market, such as periodicals and newsletters, books, curriculum guides, and teacher resources. (JH)

This Sloan Foundation report for 1976 discusses foundation activities in the three facets of the General Program--(1) Education for the Public Service, (2) Economics and Management, and (3) Science and Technology--as well as in three Particular Programs--(1) Minority Engineering Education, (2) Technology in Education, and (3) Neuroscience. The…

When commercial radio began broadcasting, some citizens saw it as a new "golden age," offering vast opportunities for educational and public service programing. These dreams did not come true because it was more profitable to sell advertising. The same pattern occured with broadcast television. Cable television provides a third chance, and this…

This report, one of two investigations into the use of public television and radio requested by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and prepared by their Office of Communication Research, provides an analysis and comparison of five selected public affairs programs. These programs include "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report,""USA: People…

Results showing the decline in students' attitudes and knowledge about government is focusing attention on the question of whether American youth are receiving an appropriate citizen education. (Author/IRT) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Changes in the trade union education system in the United Kingdom include a hardening of the attitudes of employers and the state, a reemergence of political education, and increased demand for paid educational leave. (SK)

Evidence indicates a tremendous void in the understanding of law by the average citizen. Participation by lawyers in the educational process is suggested to begin the task of introducing law into the classroom. (Author/KM)

Discusses action being taken to establish a national organization which would serve to focus and coordinate the activities of all the public interest groups now operating. Increased emphasis on the role of scientists in advising this government on public interest issues is advocated. (JR)