Discusses a study which investigated the possibility that Watergate influenced certain nonpolitical beliefs of Americans. Analysis of data indicated that many members of the public identify with political leaders to the extent that certain actions by these leaders become a reference point for basic beliefs about people in general. (Author/DB)

The politics of evaluation of instruction in higher education, including an exploration of the processes by which a policy on evaluation is formulated, reformulated, adopted and implemented, is discussed. Suggestions are offered for increasing the chances of implementing an effective evaluation program. (JMD)

A discussion of school politics: the techniques educators use to advance their interests with their peers and with the community. (SJL)

This paper proposes to illustrate that current ideology espoused by Amiri Baraka and other Marxists encourages behavior that is supportive of the system of oppression from which Blacks seek liberation. Alternative paradigms and solutions are suggested. (Author/GC)

Examines the "New York Times" coverage of 18 Southern African nations for the first six months of 1960, 1965, 1970, and 1975. Indicates that violence and economic issues receive the most coverage. (JMF)

Describes the rise of teacher power and the reasons for this rise, assesses the impact of the new teacher power on public policy, and explores the question of what ought to be the role of teachers in the development of policy for public schools. (Author/JM)

Compares black higher education philosophies in the early 1960's with those of the late 1960's and early 1970's finding that although both stress socialization, the early 1960's emphasized scholarship, pedagogy and integration, whereas the late 1960's advocated political consciousness, the black perspective, and scholarship and pedagogy as…

Answers the question "why have parents and other citizens been excluded from school decisions that directly affect them and their children?" noting that "school administrators, teacher organizations, and school boards are not willing to share the controls with parents and other citizens despite complaints about the quality of the educational…

A member of the Commission on the Year 2000 recalls the practical hazards and psychic rewards of forecasting the future of a nation. (Editor/LBH)

Considers some ways to improve the milieu in which educational research and development takes place, including balancing procurement methods, modifying expectations of R & D, building a political constituency and developing realistic legislative goals, obtaining continual adequate research support, and, joining researchers and practitioners.…

Discusses the issues addressed in following articles of this issue of the journal, focusing on policy community, which educational research had too often ignored when making educational decisions. Insights from educational research are used to suggest what policy processes and reform initiatives should do rather than simple criticizing what policy…

Discusses U.S. budgetary difficulties and its effects on fiscal year 1997 for overall research and development. Budgetary decisions involving the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are highlighted as well as other agencies within the social, behavioral, and economic sciences community. Comparative budgetary data for…

Provides a list of political Internet resources that have proved to be valuable for reference in academic and public libraries. Highlights include political parties; campaigns, candidates, and election results; campaign finance; political news; incumbent voting; and interest groups and issues. (AEF)

States that the 1996 National Education Summit diverts attention from the pressing problems of America's public schools, and highlights those areas needing greater attention. Argues for greater focus on corporate and governmental responsibility for children's educational environment, especially the physical conditions of schools. Concluding…

Offers the author's own assessment or perspective on the usefulness of Fredric Jameson's work to the field of composition studies. Discusses his work on postmodernism. Explores in more detail the "pedagogical" functions of art Jameson hints at in his postmodernism work. (TB)