The author notes that there is nothing intrinsically wrong with the importation of technology but that development based on such a policy should take cognizance of at least the following two fundamental questions: (1) What kind of technology? and (2) What is the purpose for which a piece of technology is being imported? (Author/CT)

The executive director of the Public Agenda Foundation tells how to spot emerging issues for public discussion and characteristics of such issues. (PD)

The progressive movement in twentieth century America is traced through reference to and commentary on representative publications of the period. (SM)

Describes a high school project of launching a presidential campaign that duplicated the actual one every step of the way, with much of the emotional content of the real thing. (GB)

Information and suggestions for activities designed to illustrate the potential power of new voters and to assist in answering some basic questions facing all voters. (JB)

Excerpts regarding education from the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties. (GB)

The Diatribe includes obscenities, slang and advocacy of a counter-culture" to protest existing cultures. (Author/MF)

The first of two parts of a paper discussing the role of biology teachers in attempting to change public policy and attitudes toward exploitation of resources, population, and economic systems. (AL)

Through the use of the Bell Telephone Telecture, students and teachers have the opportunity to question statesmen directly about their points of view." (Authors)

An address by the Vice President setting the record right on American educational progress. (RA)

Physical scientists have a great voice in educational decisions and regard themselves as better equipped than nonscientists, including legislators, to make these decisions. (CK)

A furor developed in Buffalo, New York, when certain instructional materials were used in sex education classes. Through cooperation between school and political leaders, the crisis was solved satisfactorily. (CK)