The Black Child Development Institute is guided in its analysis of legislation by an organizational commitment to building child development institutions which meet the comprehensive needs of black children, families, and communities. Its premises are threefold. First, child development must encompass the black child's cognitive, physical, social,…

This book proposes the approach that, regardless of the present turmoil, regardless of technology and other social considerations, there is a fundamental inequity in the availability of cultural, recreational, and leisure experience that men of goodwill abhor. Seeing beyond hostile rhetoric, the book seeks to search out the foundations within the…

Included in this guide to educational finance-related events in Washington, D. C. are discussions of the Education Amendments of 1972, new emphases and directions for Title I funds and projects, ways to get more Federal surplus funds for schools, some examples of how to train leaders and develop new ideas for drug education, new strategies for…

This updated abstract bibliography includes entries from "Research in Education" and citations of journal articles in "Current Index to Journals in Education," selected from the subject term index under Day Care Programs or Day Care Services. Topics discussed include: family day care, day care centers, child development, staff, standards,…

These analyses are part of an effort to develop a method of showing accountability for the educational responsibilities of the school system to the children of Atlanta, Georgia. The evaluations focus on the rationale of ongoing programs, pupil needs, program goals, behavioral objectives, management and control, cost effectiveness, and…

In response to the increasing need for information relating to adult vocational and technical education, this state-of-the-art paper presents a review, summarization, analysis, and synthesis of significant literature in the area. Special attention is given the role of the public secondary schools and community colleges in contributing to adult…

Developed in a workshop by principals, counselors, and teachers, this handbook is designed to serve as a guide for program implementation and to present an orientation to the pre-industrial preparation program. The primary goal of the program is to help academically deprived students improve their basic verbal, scientific, and mathematical skills…

Student discontent against higher education transformed campuses throughout the country as revolutionary headquarters to challenge the Establishment--the state, the military, and industry--in 1968-69. But militant tactics employed by students deprived them of public support; it was this tactic that contributed to the passing of the University…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of a report by the teacher education review committee of Queensland discussing teacher education in relation to the needs and resources of Queensland, with recommendations for the future. Also discussed are the quality and supply of teachers with regard to entrance…

This annotated bibliography presents the views of writers concerned with the many aspects of educating the disadvantaged. Books and journal articles which appeared principally between January 1960 and June 1965 are listed, the Wilson Company "Education Index" having been used as a basic guide. The list is designed particularly for educational…

In this monograph, the author has attempted to bridge the gap between the knowledge acquired through the behavioral sciences about change processes and the understandings that are needed by the superintendent of schools to manage programs of change and to maintain the adaptability of the public schools to the current needs of our society. The…

This statistical bulletin provides details on the universities belonging to the Federation of Private Universities of Central America and Panama (FUPAC): Central American University, Rafael Landivar University, Saint John's College, University of Santa Maria La Antigua, Jose Simeon Canas University, Doctor Mariano Galvez University, and the…

This evaluative report consists of two parts. The first is a narrative report which represents a summary by the evaluation team and recommendations regarding project activities; the second part provides a statistical analysis of project achievements. Details are provided on evaluation techniques, staff, management, instructional materials,…

This proposal outlines the objectives and functions of a citizens committee for the formulation of new programs and new and improved facilities for the Oakland Public Schools. The task of the committee will be to assist the Oakland Board of Education in defining goals and setting educational priorities for the years ahead, the plan being envisaged…

Six regional Illinois public hearings, involving Illinois educators, students, parents, and community organizations, were held during the summer of 1971, and resulted in a wealth of information and testimony about Illinois education. Subsequently, a draft document specifying priority goals for state education was compiled and circulated to…