Historical scholarship on race and sex advanced significantly in the 1970s, but Black and women's studies today face problems of inadequate funding, small enrollments, disproportionately little focus on women and Blacks in college curricula, and history instructors' failure to incorporate the new scholarship on race and sex into their teaching.…

The assistance of professionals in measurement is called for to help schools deal with controversial issues in standardized testing by increasing public understanding of test uses and limitations. Schools' representation on the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) and the dissemination of NCME-published information to schools is…

Applies the Gerbner, et al, theory of television "mainstreaming" to political orientations. Analyzes survey data to show the political attitudes of heavy, medium, and light TV viewers. Suggests new ways of thinking about television and the formation of political perspectives. (PD)

Reviews literature concerning questions confronting Third World countries in deciding to launch domestic programs of research and development. Concludes that the adoption of a domestic science and technology policy is not only an economic decision but also a highly political one involving the strategy of national development. (Author/KC)

Examines and criticizes theories and arguments in contemporary sociology of education and points out limitations in these theories. Topics discussed include the Labour Party's contributions to educational policy, education and democratic socialism, and political education in the curriculum. For journal availability, see SO 507 999. (Author/DB)

Evaluates some effects of showing the televsion series "Holocaust" in Western Germany, with emphasis on individual attitude changes and reactions of institutions. Concludes that the television series was an effective means of political education and can continue to serve as a resource for political educators. (DB)

In Wales, the current emphasis on revival of the Welsh language and on seeking institutional supports for Welsh is an index of the resurgence of a suppressed identity, an assertion of a sense of community, and a quest for socioeconomic change. (Author/GC)

The author describes some of the processes and findings of her doctoral study of the issue of centralization v decentralization in Hawaii's government and schools from 1950-70. (SJL)

This study compares the dimensions of elite (political leaders) and mass (general public) opinions towards foreign policy. A factor analysis revealed the elite's five major concerns (internationalism, international organization, Americanism, defense spending, and interventionism) and an overall preference for structured approaches. The masses also…

The process of institutional performance assessment in higher education carries with it potential liabilities and warrants careful consideration. The political, methodological, economic, and philosophical cautions to be considered are described and procedures for effectively dealing with these issues are suggested. (Author/JMD)

Cites some activities organized by various UNESCO Associated Schools Project in various nations to celebrate the International Year of the Child (1979). Activities included research by high school students in West Germany on school systems in English-speaking countries, sale of UNICEF greeting cards in Hungary, and publication of a school magazine…

Presents several examples of the interface of science teaching and politics. Supports the notion of a double function in teaching biology: (1) to educate a young person for critical observation, independent judgment, and responsible action; and (2) to prepare him for the future. (CS)

To effectively change public policy for children and families (1) the citizenry must have a sense of the immediacy of the problem, (2) a broad-based lobby must be built to support the formulation of policy, and (3) pivotal leverage points within government at which pressure can be directed must be identified. (Author/RH)

The history of the development of legal education is traced from the 18th century to the present, divided into these periods: before 1779, when the state's first legal professorship was established; 1779-1861; 1865-1895; and after 1895. Political issues and influences and curriculum are examined. (MSE)

Legal issues raised by the movement to divestiture of university investments in South African concerns are addressed. Outlined are the standards of care for trustees in the management of university funds, with implications for the economic health of the institution. (Journal availability: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 W. Centennial Rd.,…