Deals with a recent effort at urban reform, the movement for community control over schools in America's largest cities; putting theories into practice is as difficult as ever. (DM)

The educational policymaking process at the State level was examined in New York. One central interest was the extent of perceptual congruence between educational interest group leaders and State legislators concerning influence strategies in the policymaking process. Results of the study indicate that there are important perceptual differences…

An examination of the history of the American Federation of Teachers which explores its relationship to school integration and teacher distribution as well as its militant role in civil rights activities and social welfare policies. (JM)

Describes the state of present national legislation that could affect early childhood development and discusses the implications of proposed legislation and programs for a national child development policy. (JH)

Stresses need for counselor involvement in decisions concerning student disturbances, and in dialogues with young people in and out of the office. Counselors must "become real by indicating concern, listening, examining options. (CJ)

In this time of students' active show of dissatisfaction with university policy, it is better to have several student representatives sitting on administrative committees than to have several hundred sitting in the administration building. (Author)

Proposal for involving board members in the life of the institution. (IR)

The interaction analysis scheme describes the adjustment of the legal system to change. It is a dynamic decision-making process interacting internally among the judicial and legislative subsystems, and, externally with the social environment in the policy-making process. (SE)

Beleaguered administrators and faculty who submit to student power" as a way of defusing student unrest and an indication of educational reform are compromising their authority and the future of democratic education. (IR)

Discusses student unrest in colleges and universities and emphasizes the role of the honors program. Proposes solutions to problems delineated. (IR)

Describes some of the sociological and psychological effects of organizational conflict and offers 10 operational principles to guide public administrators of schools and social agencies in meeting the confrontation tactics of activist groups. (JH)

Discusses need for reexamination of organization function within educational environment. Points out advantages of autonomy as well as of national affiliation, need for meaningful programs, affects of burgeoning extension campuses and junior colleges. (CJ)