In the United States, education is not only free and public, but it is compulsory in all continental United States and in its principal outlying parts. The aim in this study is to present in a summary manner what appear to be the most interesting legislative features of compulsory education systems in the various States: (1) When did the States…

Contained herein are results and report of study on the current educational topics of: (1) Illiteracy in the United states and in Europe; (2) Industrial Supervisors in Georgia; (3) the New Phases of Education in Buffalo, N.Y; (4) Juvenile labor Bureaus and Vocational Guidance in Great Britain; and (5) a review of the Educational Museum of the St.…

This report represents one section of the comprehensive survey of the State of Delaware which is being made by the United States Bureau of Education of the Department of the Interior in cooperation with the Delaware Educational Cooperation Association. The field work of this section of the survey was done during November and December, 1915, and…

Profiles the characteristics of the Indiana migrant farmwork population, discusses the environment in which farmworkers operate, and describes their adaptive responses to their circumstances. Suggests that contrary to common conceptions, Indiana farmworkers are able to deal capably with and adjust to the adverse conditions of their employment.…

A steep and continuing national decline in master's program applications is influencing applicant pool composition, enrollments, and programs. Reasons include immediate and long-term economic considerations and current lessened interest in social reform and human service. Both educational and professional questions are raised by these…

Saudi Arabia is attempting to build an indigenous skilled labor force to meet manpower needs. The system includes five secondary vocational industrial schools, the Higher Technical Institute, prevocational and vocational training centers using competency-based, mediated instructional materials, and mobile training units for isolated areas. (SK)

English classes conducted for two groups of women, garment factory workers and building cleaners, are compared. The garment workers interviewed each other and produced a slide-tape program. The cleaners produced a song about their work and in the process, developed awareness of the work situation, and a sense of cooperation. (MSE)

A major change has occurred in both economic theory and its effects on government economic policy and higher education. The change is reflected in intellectual climate, extended government control, strategies to bring higher education in line with labor market needs, academic standards, graduate employment, faculty quality, research, and industry…

Reports how Representative Don Fuqua (D.-FL) would improve future U.S. scientific and technical workforce by authorizing money for retraining math and science teachers, improving graduate training in science and engineering, passing the National Engineering and Science Manpower Act of 1982, and improving college laboratories. (DC)

Reviews assertions that significant gains in Black occupational mobility since the 1960s indicate that racial discrimination is no longer a problem in the United States. Demonstrates that data on Black and White mobility do not support the policy implication that affirmative action programs are no longer needed. (Author/MJL)

Examines occupational education's, the private sector's, and the federal government's roles in job creation. Describes state and local programs that attract or revitalize industry and expand the economic base. Presents criteria for evaluating state and/or local job development programs and considers models for expanding vocational education's…

Five articles discussing communications in vocational education include "The Golden Rule of Administration" by Ben Mortensen; "Vital Link with Parents" by Richard Sullivan; "An Interpersonal Exercise" by John Villiers; "Face to Face with Employers" by Gregg Bosak; and "Recruitment Strategies" by Susan Miller. (SK)

Suggests that work training programs based on the concepts of democracy and entrepreneurship may facilitate improvements in employment opportunities for disadvantaged and minority youth. Attributes unemployment to deficiencies in the current economic and social structure, and discusses design and implementation problems in current employment…

Spells out some tough guidelines for keeping school boards in charge of public schools. Suggests including in contracts a strong management rights clause, a no-strike clause, cancellation of all bargaining rights during the term of the contract, and specific and detailed restrictions on grievance procedures. (Author/JM)

Recent federal legislation affecting dental education is outlined, covering health manpower, testing, radiation safety, recission of funds for allied health education, continuing appropriations, the Department of Education, Education Amendments of 1980, health research, and tax status of financial aid. A preview of the 97th Congress is given. (MSE)