According to this research, an individual's centrality, as measured by peer group status, seems to be a better predictor of innovation adoption than attitudinal, demographic, professional, and scholarly productivity variables. (Author/DE)

Despite its phenomenal success at disseminating information on endorsed innovative programs, the National Diffusion Network's interstate activities will be severely limited unless a new source of funding is found. (Author/IRT)

Describes Ohio's efforts (including supplemental state legislation) to implement the new federal legislation on handicapped children and points out implications this legislation may have for all education in the areas of parental involvement and individualization of instruction. (IRT)

Evaluation of concerns data collected from elementary school physical education teachers during implementation of an innovation revealed three participation styles among the teachers: actualizers, conceptualizers, and resisters. (Author/CB)

A parent-offspring adoption path model, with a measured index of the home environment, was developed to assess extent to which genetic and environmental influences of the parents affect relationships between the environmental index and children's behavior. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) data from the Colorado Adoption Project were used. The…

Studies time intervals in a list of critical ideas in physics. Infers that the rate of growth of ideas has been proportional to the totality of known ideas multiplied by the totality of people in the world. Indicates that the rate of discovery in physics has been decreasing. (CW)

Effective use of technololgy in schools depends upon practitioners applying new experiences to classroom and other contexts. During learning, staff identify problem areas and improve roles. A district should use technology strategically to solve management problems. Student learning is enhanced by strategic applications. (CJH)

Offers suggestions for developing and implementing a plan to integrate microcomputers in higher education humanities curricula. Ways to introduce faculty to microcomputers and have them devise methods and applications for classroom use are explained. Specific software packages useful for writing instruction are discussed. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the rapid growth of videocassette recorder (VCR) use in schools; compares ways in which VCRs, audiovisual materials, and microcomputers are used in classrooms; and suggests reasons for the dramatic increase in VCR use. The successful implementation of VCR technology in the Baltimore County School System (Maryland) is described. (MBR)

Studies medium- and long-effects of types of placement of children of lower class families. The progeny of 28 disadvantaged women was reconstituted. Results show increase in IQ and diminuition of scholastic futures for adopted children and diminuition of IQ and increase in scholastic failure among children reared by mother in disadvantaged…

Examines patterns in the international migration of children for adoption since World War II, with emphasis on those going to Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Relates findings to political and cultural factors. Observes that Latin America became a major source area for the United States in the 1970s, but that Asia remained…

Proposes that science fiction novels contribute to study of political science, and discusses specific novels and their application to political science. (ND)

Based on the author's personal experiences during the past decade, problems of innovation, diffusion, and adoption of social studies materials are examined as hindering change. (ND)

A brief history of the development of child welfare services in America from indenture to day care is given, together with an account of the changing social attitudes that influenced this history. The negative and positive aspects of present practices are also discussed. (MS)

This study responds to the lack of research on Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) compliance by examining a nationwide sample of the ICWA section within state Title IV-B Child and Family Services Plans (CFSP) and Annual Progress and Services Reports (APSR). These plans and reports address the administration of state child welfare systems. The…