Two case studies of educational decision making are used to test the utility of some current theories of the policy-formation process; a framework for the application of these theories is proposed; and the merits of applying existing theories before seeking new paradigms are stressed. (MSE)

Discusses two problems in defining the requirements for policy advocacy in academic debate, namely the disputes over plan specificity and counterplan competitiveness. Argues for the priority of debatability over realism. (PD)

The representation of large corporations on the advisory committees of executive branch departments and regulatory agencies declined in the years 1973 and 1977, probably because of provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. Representation generally reflected an intersection of corporate economic interests with department and agency…

Discusses two views of the relationship between technical issues and policy decisions. Also discusses the "burden-of-proof" issue, distributional issues, and issues related to public participation and decision making. Indicates a need for greater introspection into nontechnical values and preferences affecting the selection of evidence and its…

Develops a model for analyzing the centralized/decentralized nature of decision-making in American colleges and universities. (Author)

Why do so many newly minted trustees experience difficulty finding their voice on the board? Nearly all come from successful and distinguished backgrounds in business and the professions. Over a lifetime they have carefully honed their personal leadership styles. They have found easy comfort in a variety of governing responsibilities and are…

This document summarizes themes developed and conclusions from the International Workshop on Educational Infrastructure. The opening topic was "Delivering Education and Training in the Knowledge Society." It was clear to participants that educational infrastructure must go hand-in-hand with reengineering processes to adjust to the needs…

The Committee for Economic Development (CED), an independent research and policy organization of approximately 250 business leaders and educators, issued this report as a statement calling on federal and state governments to make early education available to all children age three and over. The statement maintains that in order to ensure that all…

The book is about policy in the area of early years services and that phrase may need some clarification. For the most part, therefore, this book deals with nursery schools and classes and with services provided by full day care nurseries, pre-schools, creches, childminders, after-school clubs and holiday play schemes. This book begins with…

Assessment and evaluation can be important tools in improving the effectiveness and quality of programs, especially criminal justice programs, if they are integrated into the plans and designs of strategies instead of being added later. An evaluation systems approach to program development is needed to ensure that effectiveness and efficiency are…

In June 2004, in conjunction with the Council of Chief State School Officers' (CCSSO) 34th national conference on large-scale assessment, the Institute for the Advancement of Emerging Technologies in Education (IAETE) at AEL hosted a daylong symposium to discuss critical policy issues related to technology-supported assessments. Held in Boston,…

Author outlines some of the basic techniques of futurology and suggests a possible course of action in getting our futurology effort underway. (Author/RK)

An introduction and background to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) discusses how decisions were made as to what objectives were assessed and how the evidence was interpreted. (Author/KM) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description.

Article focused on the governments efforts to define its responsibilities toward children through a series of White House Conferences on the care and protection of children. (RK)

By selecting vantage points on thebasis of the issues involved and the circumstances that surround them, and viewing the process of governance from more than one perspective, the author presents a viable approach to governance of higher education institutions. (Author/PG)