Reviews research in adult education in Finland and calls for research development. Areas needing research, as identified by the research section of the Adult Education Council, are listed: (1) managing work life changes, (2) efficiency and effectiveness of adult education, (3) teaching and learning problems, and (4) structure and organization of…

This article describes how public policies have important intended and unintended effects on the education of girls and women. It presents a framework to help policymakers examine public education policies, monitor their impact, and ensure that they benefit individuals and groups. (CB)

Traces historical development of the John M. Wing foundation on the History of Printing beginning with its benefactor, John M. Wing, through the contributions of its custodians: Pierce Butler, 1920-31; Ernst F. Detterer, 1931-47; and James M. Wells, 1951-84. Focus is on the formulation and application of the collecting policy. (75 references)…

Concentrates on building a conceptual framework for policy research that would provide more useful information to policymakers. Examines four different policy instruments and specifies key relationships among them. (RB)

Discusses a framework for integrating the macroworld of the policymakers with the microworld of the individuals who implement those policies. Analyzes policy directed change. (RB)

Discusses the strategies used to integrate evaluation research into the management of an organization. Also discusses the methodologies and managerial problems encountered in using evaluation research to change the policymaking procedures of public agencies. (RB)

Delineates three conceptual models describing relationship between family and work based on literature review, and identifies shift from separate sphere model to interactive model of interdependence between family and work systems. Asserts that teaching family life education from feminist perspective involves acquainting public, policymakers, and…

The Perkins Act greatly expands the tasks of state councils on vocational education. Their duties encompass three policy objectives: achieving public involvement in vocational education, providing independent assessment of vocational programs, and improving vocational education policies and the policymaking process. (SK)

The Perkins Act charges the National Council on Vocational Education with advising the president, Congress, and the secretary of education on the implementation of the Perkins and the Job Training Partnership Acts, strategies for business cooperation with vocational education, effective ways of providing labor market information, special needs…

Argues that human service organizations need to unite, to adopt a proactive, rather than reactive, stance toward the political process that produces social policy, and to build advocacy coalitions that influence this process. Suggests ways to form coalitions and conduct lobbying efforts. (Author/ABB)

Reviews policy development and research trends relating to work, welfare, and AFDC. Examines the persistence over time of the values of capitalism, liberalism, and positivism, which have resulted in the work ethic and influenced the AFDC. Outlines a research agenda to counter these influences. (Author/JAC)

The article reviews findings of studies on special education policy development in British Columbia which has permissive legislation regarding the education of the handicapped.Changes in the policy guidelines from 1979-83 are traced but legislative inactivity on the issue is criticized. (CL)

The article focuses on ways to determine the appropriate target for a request in advocacy efforts for gifted education. Following an overview of state education governance structure and interrelationships, the process of political mapping is outlined and ideas offered regarding use of the results to create an advocacy strategy. (CL)

Suggests that governments, employers, and trade unions develop structural employment policies that, in conjunction with appropriate macro-economic policies, might lead to a more acceptable labor market outlook for the years ahead. Flexibility of the labor market, dimensions of change, and changing industrial structures are addressed. (JN)

Reviews the process of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act for postsecondary education, beginning with hearings and program reviews. Discusses issues such as political considerations, program simplification, awarding excellence, and availability of information. Pressure groups and budget factors also influence the outcome of the legislative…