Presented are case histories of educational planning in two countries where reform was successful. The authors argue that change is not likely to occur if the model of planning employed is one imposed by an international donor agency, as opposed to one developed by the educational agency receiving funds. (KC)

The 60s, 70s, and 80s represent, respectively, the thesis, antithesis, and synthesis of the humanistic dialectic. Humanism and humanistic education in the 80s must help us to move from the idea of the isolated self to that of the social, independent, synergetic self. (Author/GC)

Examines political science teaching and research in Yugoslavia and relates developments within the teaching of this discipline to the Yugoslav social and political system. Concludes that political science activities should aim toward reinforcing the trend toward socialist self-management. Journal availability: see SO 507 303. (Author/DB)

Examines the corporate approach to English local government management, examines the role of the chief education officer, and describes the current political environment of English local government. Concludes that some form of corporate management is inescapable and, under some conditions, could be beneficial. (Author/IRT)

The 1980s will demand a new sense of reality among administrators who deal with governors, legislators, and the people they represent. An increased amount of time will be spent in government relations and in enlisting and coordinating efforts of people to represent the institution: faculty, students, staff, alumni, and special-interest clientele.…

Argues that the United States system of education mirrors, creates, and legitimates inequalities of the larger society that supports it. (JT)

The social, cultural, and political implications of the International Year of the Child activities upon current models of education and habilitation are explored. The past and current significance of four sociopolitical experiments that have reformed American educational practice are also evaluated. (JMF)

Focuses on the rebuilding of a successfully integrated school system after the period when separatist Black power politics had driven out moderate families of both races. Emphasizes that the Sausalito experience is useful in understanding the dilemmas of Black militancy and White liberalism in American society. (Author/BE)

Examines the media depiction of the political climate in the 1970s as increasingly conservative, despite insubstantial evidence for the claim. (PD)

Reviews the process employed in evaluating the national 4-H program. Holds that the evaluation design was influenced by political, rather than methodological, concerns. Takes examples from the 4-H evaluation to illustrate dilemmas that have emerged in current evaluation process and theory. (Author/GC)

Documents and analyzes changes in the structure of educational governance in New Jersey, suggesting that these changes are indicative of general changes in the process of resolving conflict on education issues in other states. (Author/IRT)

British government policies affecting education are in four categories: deliberate party policies for education; as part of a tradition of consensual policymaking; forced on government by external constraints; and deriving from other areas such as public expenditure or central-local government relations. Few are found in the first category. (MSE)

There is no longer any such thing as citizenship in the modern industrial world. The science of ecology must inspire the innovative curricula of tomorrow. (JN)

Examines several components of effective preparation for the planning and implementation of long-term, integrated student services programs. Preassessment issues cluster around: (1) the assessment of student needs; (2) the identification of available staff and institutional resources; and (3) some initial diagnosis of campus political climates.…

The ethnic press has played a vital role in the assimilation and the social and geographic mobility of immigrant groups. Its coverage of and editorial positions on ethnic relations, "Americanization," news and events occurring in the country of origin, the issue of language retention, and labor and economic concerns have influenced this…