The papers in this monograph attempt to identify some basic characteristics and conditions of educational excellence. Under consideration are: (1) traditional beliefs that underlie the structure of the schools, and what Americans expect the public schools' responsibilities should be; (2) the purpose and social role of the schools; (3) educational…

South Carolina's Education Improvement Act of 1984 is motivating, innovative, challenging, and satisfying. The law is motivating to the citizens of South Carolina because it promises increased student academic achievement, better services to special groups of students and school personnel, improved school conditions, extensive community…

Considered the problems of teaching literature versus social attitudes ingrained against learning about literature. (RK)

Author focused on the basic principles that should inform educational theory and methodology. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper is to present a rationale and objectives for NIE's education and work priority area, to discuss the status of current R&D activities within this area, and to describe possible future efforts that are now under discussion. (Author)

The term "environmental education" is often used as a euphemism for science education, outdoor education, etc., giving the impression that environmental education does not exist as an educational focus. The article discusses this philosophy, methods to combat it, and focuses needed for effective environmental education. (KM)

The orientations of female college students toward education, family, and work were assessed in 1969 and 1973 by questionnaires. Responses revealed that in both years, the women were more strongly committed to the principles of sexual equality than to actual action within their own lives. Although the 1973 samples were marked by more feminist in…

The article reports on an enquiry conducted by Edward Pteisser in the United States, in April, 1972, to investigate attitudes towards implementation and use of an international language. A research methodology is presented, including a sample of statements to be judged by respondents, and recommendations based on results are made. Available from…

The journal in which this article has been published is obtainable from the Community Relations Commission, 15-16 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HX, England. (JM)

Critical review of an article by P.R. May (1968b), in "Educational Research, v11 n1 p66-70 Nov 1968.

Paper presented at the Spring Lectures and forums on the Behavioral Sciences and Adult Education, Dept. of Adult Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, May, 1967.

This report presents selected research results on the backgrounds, attitudes, and activities of a special sample of New Jersey school board members. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of women board members on decision-making. Members of 37 New Jersey boards were interviewed in 1978. This report highlights the research…

A COMPARISON WAS MADE OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND ASPIRATIONS OF UN DERGRADUATE MARRIED STUDENTS WITH THOSE OF UNDERGRADUATE UNMARRIED STUDENTS. THE STUDY OBJECTIVES WERE (1) TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT MARRIED MEN AND WOMEN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS DIFFER FROM UNMARRIED STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, STATED ATTITUDES TOWARD THEIR EDUCATION…