Emphasizes that, because policymaking is becoming more complex, today's vocational education leaders need to be aware of the process and importance of the social, political, economic, and technological forces that affect the future of the programs they administer. (Author/NEC)

A rejoinder to Smithson's article, "Curriculum Policy-Making at the School Level: Two Approaches" (v15 n2 p215-28 1981). The author stresses that competent philosophical reasoning contributes to better decisions in curriculum policymaking. Such competence is necessary regardless of whether the decisions are made by administrators or…

Discusses whether or not the state should determine school curricula. The author believes that curriculum policy decisions are closely connected with political and social views about the nature of the ideal society. (AM)

Explains and illustrates three different kinds of models: systems, process (linear), and a systems-process combination. Gives examples of models from ecology, communications, economics, demography, and education to demonstrate the use of models in policy decisions. (DC)

Argues that the establishment of a solid working relationship with a competent lawyer is a regular part of the business of running a library, and provides practical advice on lawyer selection, fee arrangements, and the ground rules of legal representation. (RAA)

The Panel concluded that, despite the several billions of dollars spent by the federal government over the past 15 years, American farmworkers and their families still live and work under conditions which are cruel and harsh by any standard. (Author/NQ)

Describes the development of a community college journalism curriculum that, among other accomplishments, increased course offerings from nine to 19 hours and moved from the English program to a separate mass communications division. (AEA)

The attitudes of those in charge of school public relations efforts were remarkably similar on the subject of policy formation regardless of whether the public relations directors were certified as administrators. (IRT)

Examines the multidimensional, complex, and dynamic role of educational policy by examining its formation from 1928 to 1934. Concludes that educational policy needs to be understood as an unsettled and changing set of responses by government to the continual interaction among men, forces, ideas, and institutions. (Author/KC)

Because Illinois public school districts have been mandated to develop a minimal competency testing policy by 1980, the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children commissioned a study on competency testing and the handicapped to generate recommendations that could be used by local districts in developing policy. Recommendations are listed.…

A principal area of conflict exists between the full employment and improved jobs goals of government employment policy and de jure and de facto immigration policies. Reconciliation of these differences is vital as the number of immigrants continues to increase. (SK)

This research summary presents data collected on Florida teacher centers. The role of colleges of education in teacher center development is emphasized. (JD)

Teachers and students worked together to improve behavior in the schools and to decrease violent incidents and vandalism. A workshop and new discipline policies have caused a significant decrease in school violence. (JD)

Reviews the resolutions and recommendations issuing from the 1980 conference of the International Labour Organisation. New standards were proposed in the areas of age and employment discrimination, workplace safety and health, collective bargaining, and safeguards for workers with family responsibilities. (SK)

Discusses the present state of governmental support for basic scientific research and for technological advancement. Explores various sources of advice for the coordination and integration at the federal level in technological-social-economic-political interactions. (CS)