This collection of discussion papers focuses on the role of library and information services in the three main topic areas for the conference: Enhancing Literacy, Increasing Productivity, and Strengthening Democracy. The collection is one of many publications and projects either in support of, or which will result from, the second White House…

Organized in two parts, this book explores methods for incorporating concern for human needs into economic policies in eastern and central European countries that are making the transition to a market economy. Part I of the book considers economic reform, social policy, and child welfare in central and eastern Europe as a whole. Topics include:…

This booklet provides broad guidelines to assist schools and communities in creating individual crisis response plans. The introduction recommends that each school needs to individualize guidelines to encompass community resources (clergy, mental health, and law enforcement agencies). The section on the role of the school notes that schools act…

The hazards posed by new techniques of genetic manipulation have prompted scientists to regulate and in some cases restrict their own basic investigations. Describes some possible applications of the new techniques and outlines the established research guidelines. (GS)

Article provided an abbreviated version of the recently adopted New Jersey "Equality in Educational Programs" Title VI Regulations which are in compliance with the recently adopted Federal Title IX sex discrimination rules. (Author/RK)

Research reveals that many academic members of governmental science advisory committees are also members of boards of directors of large corporations. The apparent conflict of interest places science at the disposal of the military and industrial complex. Scientists involved in policy making should be independent, unbiased advisors. (MR)

The events leading to Cherokee removal are discussed. (NQ)

The author contends that conditions for principals in regard to collective bargaining are very similar to the conditions preceding the teachers' push for power in the Sixties. He alerts superintendents to the possible ramifications of the situation. (Editor)

Preliminary assessment of Environmental Impact Statements in California indicate that their effectiveness is directly related to the local political structure. Environmental planning is expected to improve as environmental impact reports gain more credence as an information base for city planners. The need for uniform impact guidelines are…

The Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education states its beliefs on the meaning of work, work and human needs, the work ethic, and work in a technological society. (BP)

The contribution that a philosophy department can make to a curriculum concerned with creative problem solving, particulary in the area of policy decisions, is discussed and exemplified by a course description. (Author/JH)

This article discusses the meaning of accountability that refers to an educational system that imparts knowledge and skills for intelligent citizenship and a variety of the policy-making and planning professions. (PD)

Recommended guidelines for U.S. policy toward Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos were developed by a bipartisan group of experts. General premises are stated first, followed by specific recommendations on how to assist in bringing about a settlement in Cambodia; how to pursue U.S. bilateral relations with Vietnam on refugees, the prisoner of war/missing…

This working paper is the result of a 1-day colloquium on distance learning, and its basic purpose is to give specialists in distance learning a better understanding of the rapid changes occurring in telecommunications technology and policy and their implications for the future of distance learning. The first of four sections of the paper provides…