Proposes that (1) during most of the nineteenth century leadership in public education primarily took the form of guiding a decentralized social movement; and (2) at the turn of the twentieth century much of the direction of the educational system devolved upon university experts and professional managers. (Author/DB)

This article looks at the educational implications of the declining birth rate in England and Wales. It outlines the major issues which arise (school reorganizations, pupil/teacher ratios, teacher redeployment, and grade organization), considers the factors affecting these issues, and examines the sources of decision-making power on each. (SJL)

Describes the founding of Washington, D.C.'s Brookland School, a preschool-to-grade-eight facility that embodies the middle school philosophy. (Author/JM)

The evaluation design described was used to aid the governing board to reach a policy decision about expanding the California Early Childhood Education program (renamed the School Improvement Program) in the Lafayette School District. Descriptions of procedures, question formats, audiences involved, and results are included. (MH)

A declining college-age population along with other factors will likely result in significant decreases in college enrollment in the 1980s, according to most projections. Sizable variations by state and type of institution are expected. The new students--adults, women, minorities--will probably not significantly alleviate the projected decline.…

Analyzes three concerns to which English teachers must attend during the next decade: writing about technology in simpler, more direct terms; using popular literature as a steppingstone to more meaningful literature; and reintegrating literature and composition study. (JT)

The key to a successful program in a cold environment lies in dealing with the cold while still accomplishing program goals and objectives. Teachers and students must be aware of physiological and psychological reactions to the cold, cold injuries and their treatment, and techniques for staying warm. (SB)

The question of what constitutes an educated person is considered from a cross-cultural perspective. Ideas from culture-based models--including the educated Westerner, the classical Hindu, the Confucian Chinese, the Maoist, and the holistic model--are presented. Implications of these concepts for the educational planner of today are discussed. (SF)

When Martin Buber was asked to find a way to accomplish the urgent task of assimilation for the new state of Israel in 1948, his solution was adult education and the training of adult educators. Provides a theoretical and philosophic Buber-derived schematic of adult education for developing nations. (MF)

Proposes that metropolitan colleges be established to give disadvantaged inner city youth the cultural experiences that they would not otherwise have. The metropolitan college is seen "as an institution whose central purpose is the education of young people by any and all means necessary." (Author/JM)

The California State Department of Education, under the leadership of a new superintendent, is gradually taking control of education from the realm of state politics and implementing programs more responsive to the needs of local districts, with emphasis on the desired goals in the education of children. (JD)

Argues that trustees, finance officers, and other leaders of institutions of higher education must redefine and expand their traditional interactions beyond discussion of budgets and balance sheets if they are to guide change instead of being controlled by it. University leaders need to focus on their roles, share information differently, use…

Summarizes the steps that administrators and district-level leaders need to implement to ensure equitable, effective and cost-conscious implementation of technology. Highlights include: creating a shared vision; monitoring influences that affect technology use; funding; staff involvement; strategic planning; establishing minimum competencies;…

Highlights scenarios showing the importance of school districts making clear distinctions between comprehensive and coherent practices in building inclusive schools, rather than simply adding students with disabilities without knowing how the organization of schooling needs to change. Presents recommendations for building successful inclusive…

Considers how institutions of higher learning can plan for change to prepare teachers for teaching in an increasingly multicultural society. Discusses empirical-rational, power-coercive, and normative-re-educative strategies. Reviews why normative-re-educative strategies are most useful for planned change in education, and presents a model of…