The perception that educational research does not significantly contribute to policy and practice is inaccurate. However, the impact of research is not as frequent or effective as it might be. To remedy this, researchers should study the action mind frames of policymakers and practitioners. (BJV)

The first of two articles on the nature of the growing problem of automated information systems security, especially in the federal government, this article presents a brief history of the problem and describes the need for integrating security activities into overall policies and programs to help reduce system vulnerabilities and risks. (23…

Discusses the status of U.S. federal information policy. Topics covered include definitions of policy, the range of issues being covered, current actors and policy initiatives, and ways in which information science faculty can participate in the policy process. A bibliography of selected sources is provided. (10 notes/references) (Author/CLB)

Recent pressures on educational psychology services developing from special education legislation are discussed, with particular reference to Scotland and other European countries. It is argued that educational psychologists must re-examine their responsibilities toward special education needs and promote formation of constructive public policy…

The process of setting employment equity goals and timetables for female faculty in Canadian universities is investigated. Conditions under which a 50-50 male-female balance can be achieved by the year 2000, criteria for evaluating the reasonableness of this goal, and reasonable alternative goals are discussed. (MSE)

Chelimsky's five-part continuum--a model for the practice of evaluation in a political context--is reviewed. The model's conceptual framework and a question for education are discussed. By focusing on interactions between evaluators and policy actors, this model should prompt debates about unsettled issues in education policy making. (SLD)

The issues surrounding censorship of student press and legal restraints are controversial and complex. High schools and colleges may need to reevaluate or establish policies that clearly define the role of the newspaper as well as the role of administrators, advisers, and students. (JOW)

This is a detailed guide to developing an acquired deficiency syndrome (AIDS) policy. It contains seven essential elements of the nation's most successful AIDS policy. (Author)

Presents the family resolution adopted by the Canadian Home Economics Association and describes family principles to provide direction for policy in terms of well-being, diversity, roles, equality, networks, partnership, finances, and other areas. (SK)

Projected implications of population aging are based on a definition of retirement age as 65. This article discusses the concept of "equivalent retirement ages" as a method for determining appropriate age for normal retirement and points out usefulness and limitations of raising normal retirement age as a policy instrument. (BF)

Discussion of acceptable use policies that elementary and secondary schools develop to address issues related to use of the Internet focuses on how to deal with accessing and transmitting information inappropriate to the school setting, and how to maintain the efficient operation of the network. (LRW)

Explores the notion of the educational policy center as a "design studio." Introduces a critical pragmatic philosophy to aid understanding of policy-center controversies and provide better norms for forming educational policy. Only by abandoning the economic model of policy center operations and embracing the postmodern, postliberal…

Contemporary proposals to revive orphanges raise two questions: Is returning to orphanage care feasible? and; Would children benefit? The historical record of the 19th and early 20th centuries suggests that creating a new system of orphanges would be expensive and highly unfeasible. Past criticisms based on the perceived harm caused by…

The four P's of policy (philosophy, principles, procedures, and performance) are discussed within a framework for developing special needs policies in British schools. Elements of a special educational needs policy are listed, and examples of statements which might be included in a school's special needs policy are provided. (DB)

It is argued that "unplanned" language policy and planning are an important but underexamined aspect of the field of language planning. Planners must consider the problems raised by "unplanned" aspects and scholars must document their effects on language planning. (Contains 15 references.) (LB)