Examines Lyndon Johnson's rhetoric in bringing about a shift in the concept of "equal opportunity" from nondiscrimination to affirmative action through the process of dissociation. Defines dissociation as separating a unitary concept into parts, identifying the less valued part, and reformulating the more valued part. (JMF)

Posits that youth unemployment is not an educational problem but an economic and political one. Any response must be economic and political in nature. While education must recognize and respond to youth unemployment, its contribution to the solution is a modest one. (JOW)

This unofficial selection for the Educational Press Association cites President Reagan's election and the incoming Republican administration; controversies over bilingual education and school prayer; the influx of refugee children; and the trend toward mastery learning as the major educational events of 1980. (SJL)

Addresses the world population problem by highlighting three crucial areas: the relationship between population growth control and national security issues, the role of American leadership in resolving the problem, and the barriers to effective action. One barrier discussed in detail is the Roman Catholic Church's stand on abortion and…

Reports the results of a Delphi survey of international experts on the future of telecommunications. Predicts new and expanding services that will be available over the next twenty years. Outlines space applications and advanced technology, regulatory and social issues, and institutional and economic issues which will characterize the field of…

Discusses the need to identify values and deal with the conflicts among these values as society expands the use of communication technology. Suggests a list of organizing principles for guidance during this period. (JMF)

Educators can influence their state policies by using their political clout wisely, clarifying their motives, and generating grassroots support. (Author)

Longitudinal data from a national sample of students ages 9, 13, and 17 are used to study the levels of political knowledge and participation among American youth. Changes in these levels from 1969 to 1975 are examined. (Author/MC) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Change) (Interpretation).

Presents a list of new socio-political terms in Spanish that are being used more frequently in literature today. Definitions of the terms are included. (NCR)

Describes a study which asked 1,000 American high school seniors to explain what they understood by the term "democracy." Findings showed large proportions of the students had some idea of what it meant, but they had difficulty in applying democratic principles to the solution of political conflict situations. (Author/CK)

Lists the complete texts of resolutions discussed and voted on in the final general session and those voted on by paper ballot. Whether each resolution passed or failed is also noted. (JD)

The relative calm of the 1970s is contrasted with the activism of the 1960s in American universities. Some explanations for the current lack of political concern on campus are offered, including the lack of clearly threatening foreign policy issues, economic problems, and disillusionment with past politics. (JMF)

Washington state's experience with defeating an initiative that would have made fluoridation of water illegal is described. (JMF)

Suggests that declines in newspaper penetration, lessened competition, or shifts toward getting news from television weakens people's understanding about partisan candidates. (RL)

Indicates that the relation of educational level to opinions on social issues is essentially variable, depending on the "life-stage" of the issue: as the issue becomes legitimate or acceptable, the correlation between education and "enlightened" opinion diminishes. (RL)