Comparison of three countries' general concerns that appear to underlie their educational policies found that 3600 education personnel from the three countries indicated that about 66 percent of about 100 items represented common concrete issues, including "market-like" mechanisms in education, traditional values in schools, social goals…

The article describes the whole school approach to special education provision in British primary schools. Schools are encouraged to develop a policy document covering such aspects as general aims, staff roles, assessment and record keeping, curriculum, working with parents, staff development, and policy review. (DB)

The college personnel administrator is becoming an increasingly important management advisor to both non-academic and academic officials. The evolution from the traditional personnel office to a fully recognized centralized human resource department is discussed. (MLW)

Discussion of national information policy focuses on Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Documents from the two countries that were reviewed to examine policy provisions related to library and information services are listed, and Malaysia's national policy on library and information services is presented as a model for other developing countries. (Contains…

Provides a description of the author's experiences and challenges as president of the National Catholic Education Association between 1986 and 1994. Indicates that the period, which began with the visit of Pope John Paul II to the United States, was a period of much collaboration among Catholic educators of all levels. (MAB)

Using a two-year time series, the impact on law enforcement pursuit behavior of two changes in pursuit policy in a police department was studied using the ARIMA computer program and Tobit analysis. Each policy change produced significant reductions in pursuits engaged in by police officers. (SLD)

Reviews and analyzes findings indicating that exposure to involuntary smoking is detrimental to the health of children, discusses measures taken to decrease their exposure, and explores additional interventions that might be considered. Lessons learned from reductions in active smoking in public places are emphasized, and suggestions are made…

Uses mythic criticism to examine missed opportunities for identifying with landowners in ways that would enhance the constructive management of environmental disputes. Offers an alternative mythic understanding of the American West drawn from discourse with Texas ranchers. Argues for the inclusion of communities that are directly influenced, yet…

Uses psychological theories about how people process information to examine the influence of variance in question wording on public support for the Reagan defense build-up. Concludes that source cues influence the public but that such influence is overwhelmed when the public is simultaneously exposed to relevant policy information. (TB)

Developing the National Information Infrastructure requires a broader understanding of standards development; and three models associated with software applications, the Internet, and facilities-based telecommunications are presented. Users are playing a growing role in standards activities, and consortia have emerged to accelerate standards…

Discusses the dilemma of national policy formation for information technology in the context of the national information infrastructure in the United States. Reviews technological forces shaping the convergence of computers and communications, describes current and future services, service providers and markets, and concludes with implications for…

Tips for college policy analysts include these: acknowledge personal biases; be flexible and inclusive; be realistic but creative in framing recommendations; build an outspoken advisory team; anticipate repetition; see the broad picture and detail; understand that implementation is the key to good policy; and do not surprise the president. (MSE)

Presents an account of the Mondale Initiative, i.e., an attempt during the period from 1967-73 to develop a national system of social indicators to improve social policy. The role of social scientists in national decision making and policy formation is examined, and a legislative history of the Mondale Initiative is appended. (51 references) (LRW)

Investigates the controversy and activities surrounding high-definition television (HDTV), including issues of ownership, control, and technological development. Finds that the United States has entered into a corporatist form of policymaking to privilege corporations that suit political exigencies and enhance strategic foreign policies and…

Proposals of the green paper on Irish education focus on (1) the need for greater equity; (2) equipping students for life and work in an enterprise culture and unified Europe; and (3) change in administration. Financial resources to implement many of the proposals are lacking. (SK)