Discusses ways in which state legislation affects such regional media service administrative units as (1) the state education agency, (2) regional educational service agencies, and (3) educational cooperative centers. (CMV)

The comparison in this article centers on a relatively neglected area in the politics of race relations, the development of national reservation systems in the U.S. and Canada. (Author)

Consultation with community mental health agencies is necessary, the rationale being that: (1) traditional approaches of therapy are expensive; (2) consultation can interrelate total existing social service networks; and (3) community change requires cooperation between community agencies and community resources. The consultant and consultees can…

Reviews development of occupational information coordinating committees at national and state levels. Their purpose is to improve coordination between suppliers and users of labor market information and to implement national and state occupational information systems. Also notes federal legislation requirements and the functioning of the Illinois…

A general overview is presented of this issue focusing on institution libraries. Articles are concerned with users of libraries, institutional environments, historical changes, the varying needs of adults and children, library materials, public library cooperation, and education programs for institution librarians. Correctional facilities are…

In the 10th annual report to Congress, the National Science Board identifies the limitations and unpredictability of funding as being major barriers to the optimum conduct and support of basic research. (MA)

Focusing on the functions of knowledge, production and utilization (KPU), this article examines educational research and development funding in different federal agencies. Policy concerns which should guide funding decisions are discussed. (GC)

Assistant Secretary of Labor Ernest Green promises a closer cooperation between Department of Labor officials and vocational educators and notes that this should result in better job training and information for unemployed youth. In this article, Green shares his observations on the Administration's attitude toward vocational education and the…

Describes independent search techniques and various types of private and public employment agencies that students can use in finding jobs or job leads. (TA)

The "state action" concept broadens the Fourteenth Amendment to restrict certain objectionable private activity. In an effort to clarify the requirement of state action as it has been interpreted and applied by the Supreme Court, the author examines the various state action theories as they have been applied to activate Fourteenth Amendment…

In dealing with government red tape, the author suggests, five rules can help: Don't believe politicians' promises of "deregulation"; Don't accept any regulation as final; Do your homework; Give your expertise, even if nobody asks for it; and Maintain standards of professional conduct and competence. (Editor/JT)

Summarizes issues regarding the development of nuclear power in Canada and reasons for the organization of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. (RH)

There is land in every community that can be used for parks if recreation officials look hard enough for it. (MM)

Notes that the sparse amount of available data on the outcome of transracially adopted children is far from conclusive. There is a great need for follow-up studies that will monitor their psychosocial development as they go through adolescence. (Author/AM)

A four phase ecological working model for the clinical evaluation and coordination of services for the child with a handicap is presented. (Author/SBH)