This book describes an interactive-interdisciplinary way of looking at the social conditions which impinge upon schooling, and which impact upon the social facts of life. It examines current schooling problems from the perspective of radical social democratic thought. The book is organized into four major sections. Part 1 provides an overview and…

Guidelines for creating equitable public school choice programs are offered in this booklet. Section 1 discusses the elements essential to a good public school choice, plan: the reasons for interest in school choice; choice plans in private and independent schools, the history of the school choice movement; and the influences of parents, teachers,…

This report on young persons' access to higher education in Scotland attempts to determine whether the incidence of students' transition from S4 to voluntary participation in S5 is influenced by the transitions that occur at the end of S5. The project analyzed data from a 10% sample of the S4 cohort of 1983/84. The central question examined…

The Center for International Education and Development (CIED) of the University of Alberta, in its commitment to share--through publication--information about new projects and policies being tried in developing countries, published the proceedings of an international seminar focusing on education in Pakistan. The meeting was the result of…

This report gives practical advice to unemployed people wishing to attend further education establishments while retaining their right to unemployment and/or supplementary benefits. It also provides advice and examples of good practice to colleges to encourage claimant study, explores ways to develop successful programs for unemployed people, and…

Equitable distribution of computer resources is an important concern for school administrators. Computer equity consists of three dimensions: access, participation, and benefits. Access is the number of microcomputers available for student use, or the ratio of students to computers; equity issues arise when access to computers is restricted to…

A formative evaluation of a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, predoctoral project was conducted. The program, which was funded by the federal Minorities and Women's Program, was designed to increase the participation of minorities and women in educational research and development. The project, "Experimental Program for Opportunities in…

This document contains edited versions of tape-recorded speeches given at a conference titled "American Indians and Alaskan Natives in Biomedical Research." The proceedings is divided into two sections: "Research in the Biomedical Sciences: American Indians Speak Out" that includes presentations on aspects of biomedical careers and their federal…

This document contains two reports on an independent, self-paced educational program in library and information science which was offered by the School of Library Science of the University of Southern California. The program was designed for persons who, because of financial, job-related, family, or other personal obligations, are unable to attend…

Minority children need broad experiences basic to literacy development that narrowly conceived curricula cannot provide. Parent interactions and first school encounters can provide daily experiences with print, writing, and stories. The time the teacher takes to involve parents in programs for minority children, by explaining activities that can…

A briefing paper summarizes the OE-administreed programs aimed at helping the seven million handicapped boys and girls in the Nation. (Editor)

An historical and contemporary analysis of the role of women in American society is presented. Specifically, the report considers women's involvement in the labor force. During the colonial period, most women worked in the home, producing cloth, clothing, shoes, and food. With the development of the textile industry, women obtained jobs in…

A national survey of 305 major Federal and State correctional institutions was conducted to determine the extent of postsecondary education programs in those institutions. At the time of the study 210,183 men and women were confined in the institutions surveyed. To assure 100% response, the investigators contacted the education directors,…

As part of a feasibility study for postsecondary alternatives in California, this report details what the project staff learned through first- hand conversations with California citizens about their educational hopes and the obstacles they face in seeking to realize their aspirations. Concentrating on seven diverse communities throughout the…

This listing of educational resources provided by the U.S. Army is designed to inform counselors about available services. They will then be better equipped to help young people decide whether to enlist (or re-enlist). Counselors are warned to use the information with caution, however, since evaluative information is not available and the success…