A statement of the priorities and purposes of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry to provide a basis for decision making in allocating its funds and resources is provided. Priorities inclue lobbying, maximizing external visibility, identification of funding sources, profession planning, central repository, and internal information…

It is pointed out that researchers must articulate clearly both the implications of their data for policy and the limitations of those data. Both researchers and policy-makers should remember that each student is more than a collection of variables. (Author/AF)

This article discusses the function and purpose of educational evaluation. The main standpoint is that different evaluation approaches are presented as scientific improvements but mirror mainly the objective functions of education in the society and the need within the state apparatus for a scientific legitimation of various political decisions.…

Explores how the English educational system functions in response to participation by and relationships between the central government, local authorities, politicians, officials, teachers, school inspectors, school personnel, and parents. Surveys advantages and problems caused by the dependence of the educational system on a culturally pluralistic…

Although there has been much governmental intervention in the formation of private school policy, the overall result has benefited nonpublic schools. (LH)

The article reviews the development of public policy for exceptional children, identifies emerging policy issues, and describes activities of a research project investigating policy options for implementing P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (CL)

Presented are various aspects of the influence of science on society's intellectual development. Comparisons are made between developing and developed economies. It is concluded that, in terms of science policy, scientific research oriented towards meeting human needs should be of high priority. (BT)

Focusses on student attitudes and social change, both of which suggest the need for new policies for science education that reflect the demands of an ecological society. (HM)

Reviews views of Zbigniew Brzezinski, Unites States national security advisor. He sees science and technology as a positive force acting on contemporary change in societies of advanced countries and that exchange of scientific knowledge may enhance cooperation among nations. (CS)

Health educators in the future will have to become more active in political and economic processes, and serve also as planners, administrators, and consultants to other health-related professions. (JD)

A survey of existing research designs and accompanying techniques if presented along with brief assessments of their usefulness for programs of different types. The authors stress particularly the use of field experiments for the assessment of prospective social policies and programs. (Author/MV)

The formulation of a drug policy and the implementation of that policy in a firm but fair manner are the responsibility of the school administrator. Authors give serious consideration to this responsibility. (Editor/RK)

If participation does not include an openness to the issues that are of real concern to the community and an opportunity to influence policy relating to those issues, it becomes an empty public relations gesture fostering apathy, disinterest, resistance, or counter-organization. (MB)

Discusses the following questions: Who is to be educated? Toward which ends? Who actually is being educated? What are the children to learn? How are the children to learn what they are expected to learn? How is educational equity to be obtained for all children? Who decides all of the above questions? (Author/JM)

Industrial arts educators must teach students about the dwindling supply of fossil fuels and make them aware of alternative sources of energy. (Editor/TA)