Reviews the politics of education literature for relevance to research on how teachers make decisions about the content of instruction. Argues that such decisions are political in nature and should be the subject of political research. (Author/IRT)

Assesses the effect of the changing social and political environment of education on the nature and patterns of school board elections. Infers that board elections are becoming increasingly politicized in spite of the historic ideology that education is and ought to be an autonomous and nonpolitical function of government. (Author/MK)

Places the recommendations in the 1916 reports of the Committee on the Social Studies within the context of progressive reform--particularly, reformation of city governments through efforts of the National Municipal League. Information is presented on federal and state reforms between 1913 and 1920, civic education, political aims of civic…

The author decries the tactics of one-issue pressure groups seeking to censor sex education and other educational activities. He sees these groups as an anti-intellectual force attacking the free exchange of ideas, which is the major purpose and function of schools in a democracy. (SJL)

In anticipating what educators might expect from President Reagan, the author examines the positions Reagan has taken as a practical politician, as a right winger, as a presidential candidate, and as a moderate. (IRT)

Compares the ritual of the American presidential nomination acceptance speech to the rhetorical ritual of the Puritan jeremiad to discover both similarities and differences. Examines each as a means of interpreting the meaning of the past and unifying the audience around a shared vision of the future. (JMF)

Reviewing the importance of close communication with legislators, this article provides guidelines for writing and providing information about vocational agriculture. Guidelines for planning a visit by the legislator to the local vocational agriculture program are also presented. (LRA)

Understanding the relationship between interest groups and legislators is one resource for effective use of influence. As major social welfare decisions are made in the political arena, social work must commit itself to understanding and influencing the political process. The article states generalizations based on political science literature.…

The Oregon Association for the Advancement of Health Education's steering committee fosters political action in support of health education in the state. The committee's development is outlined and suggestions for organizing similar groups are offered. (JMF)

This article paints a bleak future for the leisure ideal. (MM)

The role of physical education in the People's Republic of China is examined. (MM)

Mao's dictum on the nature and use of art is followed closely in the area of children's art education. (MM)

Examines how a professional educational organization such as the American Educational Studies Association can influence the political decision making process in the area of educational issues. (Author/DB)

Producers of environmental control equipment have formed the Environmental Industry Council (EIC) in order to acquire a voice in the Washington legislative machinery. The Council is interested in changes in tax policy and in publicizing case histories where environmental controls have led to industrial savings. (BT)

Searches for connections between socialization and change. Suggests that the views of Marx and Weber are more helpful to understanding the origins of political socialization and change than the three explanations currently in the literature, that is, explanations based on uncommon people, dissident subcultures, or changing generations. (Author/JM)