Explores the evolution of equal educational opportunity from legal, historical, philosophical, and policy perspectives. Suggests how the goals of equal education may be pursued under "new federalism" and current economic decline, and describes the role that State legislatures and departments of education must play. (Author/GC)

An interview with Max Bond, Professor of Architecture at Columbia University, is presented. Minority architects, social architecture, history and architecture, craftsmanship, quality in building, the design process, and architectural education are discussed. Architecture schools, it is suggested, should put more emphasis on the architect's place…

In three articles, presents arguments pertaining to rehabilitation counselor training. The first article advocates an undergraduate major as the requirement for first-line professionals. The second article promotes the need for graduate study. The third article stresses the need for continuing education beyond the graduate level. (RC)

Examines United States policy and practices in regard to immigrants and refugees. Observes that recent changes in refugee and immigration legislation may have provided the catalyst for less racial and ethnic discrimination in American domestic and foreign policy. Suggests that current trends point to the possibility of unity in cultural pluralism.…

Argues that the discipline of organization development needs to be scrutinized from a critical perspective. Objects to mainstream consulting practices and organizational theory. Urges the legitimacy of advocacy intervention and a recognition of the political and economic context within which the practitioner operates. (Author/RC)

Reviews the political history of Black education in Florida from 1876 to 1976. Emphasizes the role of government in the evolution of public education. (MK)

Four major paths of academic coordination in higher education are detailed: by bureaucracy, profession, politics, and the market. All four are involved in all national academic systems, but in widely varying strengths and combinations. Each performs needed functions, and policy becomes a matter of balance and mutual adjustment. (Author/JMD)

Working through professional organizations and individually, school counselors can set legislative priorities and establish themselves as social and political agents for change. Counselor involvement in politics and legislative action at local, state, and federal level is timely and relevant. Involvement is critical in areas of role funding and…

Describes the public lending right (PLR) situation in the United Kingdom, including the origin and evolution of the campaign for author remuneration for library lending, the current status of PLR, and a look to the future. Eighty-five references are provided. (CHC)

The history of higher education's relations with government is one of cooperation succeeded by skepticism. Institutions entering the government relations arena need concrete goals and professionally organized programs. An umbrella political action committee should be the new political arm of higher education. (Author/MLW)

The proposed National Service legislation with options of community as well as military service is seen as calling for a strong, constructive, informed response by the higher education community. What National Service will mean to higher education, the shift in student aid, and influencing the president are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Compares social reform strategies in Britain and America. Illustrates how programs in both countries had similar difficulties, including diffusion of research findings, clarification of objectives, and political manipulation of social research. (SK)

Reviews the historical development of the press in Latin America from the sixteenth century to the present. Discusses the various pressures that Latin American newspapers are subject to, including political censorship, economic restrictions, and cultural conflicts. (AEA)

Examines several obstacles to the effective use of social science research in school desegregation controversies and discusses the needs of judges, administrators, and elected officials who must make decisions concerning desegregation plans. Available from Duke University Press, Box 6697 College Station, Durham, NC 27708. (Author/IRT)

The author describes the challenges of society and schooling in Canada, and concludes that the autonomous community school, though not Utopia, has the potential to restore public confidence in schooling and to provide a bridgehead to the decentralization of political authority. (KC)