The literature on the political context of the environmental movement entertains competing hypotheses that environmentalism either transcends or embodies traditional left-right cleavages in American society. Findings from a statewide survey in Wisconsin indicate substantial relationships between sociopolitical ideologies and support for…

A California model Integration Incentive Act proposing financial bonuses to school districts for giving pupils integrated education opportunities is presented. Some of the more difficult policy issues involved in drafting an integration incentive plan are examined, and cost estimates based on California school district data are discussed. (MJB)

Reading specialists can and should take action that will help determine the nature of public policies affecting reading. (MKM)

An example of a multicultural preschool program is studied and the conclusion is drawn that such programs must pay serious attention to the school as a social system in which the relations between people are largely derived from the class variables of the larger society. (Author/AM)

The paper answers two questions: why the Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation existed as a legally defined group in 1970; and why the Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribes had 5,500 enrolled tribal members in 1970. (Author/AM)

Compares the workings of a competitive market with the advantages and disadvantages of wage and price controls. (Author/RK)

Describes the types of items that should be included in school district guidelines for student publications and lists questions to consider when formulating editorial policies. Includes sample student publication guidelines. (GW)

Nine higher education commission reports were examined as to quality of research and stated objectives in comparison with results. Surveyed assessment by 29 peer leaders indicated that only Carnegie Commission reports could be shown to have changed the law and others had limited effect. (LBH)

This Water Conference adapted a set of detailed action recommendations on various aspects of water resources development and management and decided that this set of recommendations would be known as the "Mar del Plata Action Plan." This article presents an abridged version of selected recommendations in the Action Plan. (Author/MA)

The U.S. imports more than half its fish foods per year. As a result, the federal government is now showing an interest in aquaculture and has designated the Department of Agriculture as the lead agency for research, extension, and education. Catfish, salmon, and oyster farming are given as examples. (MA)

Examines many aspects of the United States' policies toward supplying technology to underdeveloped nations. Advances arguments which the author believes should be considered in future policy formation. (CP)

Examines two views of the policy process (AA 527 184) and takes them a step further to see what they portend. (Editor)

Argues for the development of national planning policy concerning scientific research and technological advancement in Latin American countries based upon the model of Venezuela's development. (SL)

RARE II is a new Roadless Area Review and Evaluation of the National Forest system. Administrators are attempting to inventory existing wilderness areas and to determine criteria for setting aside additional ones. This information will be used for the required 1980 update of the national assessment of forests and rangelands. (MA)

In coming years school managers will be confronted by the expansion of access to benefits of schooling, greater involvement in school governance by all segments of society, and increased examination of alternative methods for measuring the teaching-learning environment. Suggested options available through futures thinking, research and planning…