Described is a Senate bill which would provide $1.8 billion to the National Science Foundation over the next three years to retain scientists and engineers and put them to work creating systems to improve public services. (Author/CP)

The Department of Transportation and the U. S. Office of Education joined forces to produce a Guide for Development of Education Programs entitled Intermodal Transportation Careers." (MB)

Describes activities of NASA's Educational Programs Division. (MB)

Vocational training conducted by and for industry. (Editor)

The article describes the products and services of the Telephone Pioneer of America, a voluntary group of telephone company employees who devise equipment for handicapped children. (RD)

The accuracy and effectiveness of institutional research can be hampered by struggles within the university's interest groups. (HS)

The lack of effective research constituency has led to a negative image of educational research. Educators and researchers must get involved in public policy development in order to expand educational research. (MF)

Outlines some of the major areas of federal responsibility for professional development in vocational education. (Editor)

Service to the disadvantaged can be fostered within existing institutions provided total commitment and strong administrative direction are given to: (1) organization and planning, (2) financing, (3) interagency cooperation and community relations, and (4) staffing. (15 references) (Author/NH)

This article shows the importance of employment counseling by noting that the counselor helps the individual resolve his vocational problems as well as facilitating suitable placement. (CG)

Describes a Government reorganization plan proposed by President Nixon that would make the present Office of Education part of a new department of human resources. (Author)

Methods used to reach the public and familiarize them with the capabilities of the Tri River Area Extension Service and its staff members, as well as the advantages of an area program. (RB)

While serving as consultant to a New Delhi workshop on literacy education and family planning, Nadler considers some of the same problems in the United States -- population explosions, the effects of religious practices, training of teachers, polarization of adult educators with their own group, and the difficulty of bringing professional…