There is widespread consensus worldwide that improving the performance of education systems is necessary to advance socioeconomic development, reduce inequality, enhance economic competitiveness of nations, and possibly fortify governmental institutions. This paper explores the political conditions that may enhance or hinder the adoption of…

Discusses current concerns and criticisms relating to the leadership and policies of the National Institutes of Health. (JR)

The evidence used by historians to demonstrate how Jacksonian democracy has been misunderstood or misinterpreted is discussed. The inequalities of economic conditions and of opportunity which existed in the Jacksonian era are commented on. (Author/RM)

A calendar of October and November providing a rundown of developments affecting federal programs and issues in which school administrators have direct interest. (Author/JN)

The concept of political culture has provided a promising way of incorporating psychological insights into the study of political systems; progress in the use of the concept calls for effective means of describing total systems and for identifying critical factors in improving the ability to understand and predict'' system performance. (Author/JB)

In order to become politically aware, the author advocates that women must step out of their traditional roles and become involved in areas where they are needed to give direction to the country. Speech presented at the Fifty-Sixth Annual NAWDC Convention, New York, 1972. (JC)

Last year produced a number of developments and publications on environmental problems. A discussion of major events is followed by a listing of current environmental literature. (90 references) (DH)

Author suggests objectives and procedures for launching an election unit as an introduction to politics for fifth and sixth graders. (NL)

Teachers can become involved politically by working for candidates, knowing elected officials, writing legislators, being tactful with officials, asking for progress reports on legislation, and running for public office. (DM)

Basic cause of the differences in range of choice between white and black decentralization plans is the disparity between black registered electoral figures and the number of black students in the high school system. Geographic polarization of Detroit into a black inner city and surrounding white suburbs reinforces this effect. (RJ)

Discusses the history and philosophy of the premise of rural localism from Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty to its present relationship to the New Federalism of the Reagan administration. Concludes that the concept and its consequences should be reexamined by those in the rural social work profession. (Author/BRR)

Political reporter Theodore H. White discusses American politics in this interview. Issues examined include racism, one-term presidencies, how what liberals have done in the past 30 years has created a nation of dependents, the primary system, election polls, and what young people should be taught about American history and politics. (RM)