Involvement of individual systematists and their professional organizations in the development of meaningful environmental curricula" at all levels is seen as essential, for systematics is immensely relevant to the solution of environmental problems." (Author/AL)

The early goals of the Extension Service were to increase agricultural productivity and maintain a rural way of life. Extension has been unable to fulfill both goals; increasing agricultural production has led to the liquidation of the rural way of life and to the development of corporate farms. (DM)

The author concludes that while at present many feminists are trying to create a female culture, they would be better advised to aim for power bases instead. (Author)

Discusses the failure of high schools to educate newly enfranchized voters and suggests remedies. (JF)

Describes the emergence of the New Left movement from a recent and rapidly growing class, the intelligentsia. Discusses reasons for trend toward a possible major transformation of the political landscape by the second half of the seventies. (RJ)

Cites legislation which was not implemented to prevent pollution of the New York Bight. Summarizes testimony heard by the Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution, and subsequent political action. Discusses problems of implementing controls. (EB)

A series of articles discusses the responsibility of the state for the work of educational organizations. Traces the history of this support in Finland and Sweden from the 1920s to the present. Details the history of the Labour Party in Finland as a significant factor in the development of these educational organizations. (NJ)

Discusses the events leading up to the elimination of federal funding for cooperative education. Outlines suggestions for future agendas and debate. Proposes a network of representatives to unite fragmented regions into a political force. (JOW)

Discusses civil rights policy and legislation in the United States during the 1940s. Describes President Harry S. Truman's civil rights program, the development of the Fair Employment Practices Commission, and the Congressional deliberations they underwent. (MJL)

Asserts that feminist thinkers must self-consciously and critically confront various traditions of political discourse, feminist and nonfeminist. Reviews a number of these traditions and examines several modes that seem promising for the creation of a feminist discourse that rejects domination. (Author/GC)

American Educational Research Association's (AERA) lobbyist in Washington promotes educational research as a positive resource for educators. He acts to influence governmental policies which affect research. AERA represents a diversified membership by supporting a broad portfolio of government investments in educational research. AERA never takes…

The main concern of those federal executives surveyed before implementation of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was that the reform would introduce politics into the civil service. Those surveyed also were concerned about affirmative action, bureaucratic image, bonuses, cronyism, managerial power, pay, performance evaluations, and unions.…

Studies the significance of the conservative victory in the 1980 election. Also evaluates the increasing support of conservative policies such as the dismantling of civil rights, women's rights, and environmental gains. Concludes that an important element in this drift to the right is the resurgence of laissez-faire liberalism. (DB)

Discusses the prevailing myth that education is not and should not be influenced by politics. Reviews the political histories of (1) a Wisconsin bill merging the State's two university systems, and (2) California's Proposition 13, as examples of political struggles over educational issues. (GC)