A scandal relating to examination-fixing in the University of Bombay led to the resignation of its vice chancellor, followed by the chief minister of the state of Maharashtra. The intersection of politics and education, and the use of educational institutions for political or patronage purposes was at the heart of the problem. (MLW)

Analyzes English program catalog descriptions at 81 four-year colleges. Concludes that the English major has changed little since 1965-68, with literature remaining at the core of the program. (MM)

Eight French dictionaries and encyclopedic reference books are reviewed, focusing on their formats, characteristics, and intended uses. They include references for language, geopolitics and economics, economic history, signs and symbols, and an almanac. (MSE)

Discussion of the use of simulation games to teach political strategy focuses on the relationship between honesty and expediency (winning). Three models of competition are developed, each involving a different relationship between truth and success, and the outcomes of a course on social situations and gaming are discussed. (16 references) (LRW)

Reviews the 21 articles in this special theme issue. Relates the articles to the prerequisite steps for promoting educational equity and excellence, including the following: (1) enacting and interpreting laws; (2) implementing them energetically and sympathetically; and (3) encouraging beneficiaries to take advantage of programs as well as to…

At the annual meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies, scholars suggested that higher education--liberal arts in particular--should address broad social issues, encourage student activism, and stop pretending that teaching is not a political act. 'Empowerment' of students through collaborative classroom experiences was urged.…

Seven articles discuss censorship, intellectual freedom, and information policy in the context of federal and state legislation, humanism and the religious right, technological advancement, the author's point of view, current school policies, and the Library Bill of Rights for elementary and secondary schools. (CLB)

Examines trends in education in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) member countries: (1) accountability, (2) politicization, (3) planning for change, (4) teachers and change, (5) role of national councils, and (6) resourcing of adult education. Discusses how these factors impinge on the development of adult…

School boards' public relations efforts should be based on honesty and a clear examination of the issues, rather than self-serving generalizations that mask problems. Seven "C's" of public relations are discussed: credibility, context, content, clarity, continuity, channels, and capability of audience. (TE)

This paper studies the impact of section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom on the rights of disabled students to educational services in provinces with permissive and with mandatory legislation. Two interpretations of the charter, a minimal intervention and a more active intervention by the courts and their impacts are presented.…

The recent trends in college costs could have a number of far-reaching public policy implications. A growing inability to pay for costs could lead more students to make their educational choice on the basis of price, shifting from the private to the public sector. (MLW)

Considers the relationship between parents and the public schools and objectively enumerates parents' legal and social rights and responsibilities, concluding that parents have the opportunity to be significant change agents in the lives of children and schools. (NKA)

Presents a detailed examination of six international educational satellite systems whose characteristics are relevant to primary and secondary education in Australia. Political, social, economic, and technological factors are included in the discussion of how satellite technology can be implemented in Australia. (Author/LRW)

Discusses economic policy alternatives emerging on the political left in the United States in response to the continuing national economic crisis. Considers the educational implications of increased government intervention on behalf of corporate needs, and economic democratization, finding these neo-liberal alternatives representing conflicting…

Students' concern for their own educational future is causing them to work to preserve federal and state financing for education and to become active in a variety of political causes on campus, even as traditional campus activities and student interests flourish. (MSE)