Describes the background and goals of the International Society for Technology in Education and lists support services for users of computer-based technology in the classroom, including conferences, publications, special interest groups, professional development opportunities, policy committees, accreditation recommendations for colleges of…

The paper uses education literature to address the issue of sexuality education in public schools, focusing on two curricular approaches (abstinence-based curriculum and safer sex curriculum) and looking at policy development in sexuality education. Recommendations for policy development suggest incorporating elements of both curriculum…

In 1993, the Georgetown University library spent over four dollars to support its depository program for every dollar the Government Printing Office spent to distribute the information. Methods used to calculate costs, cost-sharing issues, and suggested action are discussed. Appendixes include a summary of the cost-compilation model and a…

Demonstrates inadequacy of "part-time farming," preferring "pluriactivity." Sets context for 10 papers on pluriactivity and agro-rural change in Western Europe. Outlines applied social science studies on the topic. Voices need for critical, policy-oriented studies in face of changing agricultural and social issues. (TES)

Explores theoretical concerns of political economy approaches in agriculture and links these to farm pluriactivity. Focuses on relevance of debates concerning labor commoditization and uneven development, suggesting recognition of pluriactivity for broader understanding of political economy. Recommends broader approach for understanding economic…

Discusses parental attitudes and school self-evaluation. Surveys Scottish parents' attitudes concerning four schools that were developing self-evaluation program. Parents expressed appreciative attitudes toward school efforts. Examines policy implications, focusing on researcher as data analyst, parent-school mediator, and guarantor of…

Evaluation and strategic management are related in that each attempts to improve the quality of policy decisions and each has evolved from a product-centered focus to one in which implementation and utilization are vital. Evaluators should understand strategic management theory to evaluate its applications appropriately. (SLD)

The general structure of higher education finance in Germany and current and possible future developments in German higher education financing are analyzed. A shift from input budgeting to a more output-oriented steering of higher education is identified. Methods of dealing with the problems introduced by new mechanisms of decision making and fund…

This paper analyzes the position facing developing nations seeking a rationale for computer education in schools. It reviews six rationales--social, vocational, pedagogical, catalytic, information technology industry, and cost effectiveness--and discusses ideological reasons for adopting the technology. Economic factors are considered as well as…

Compares teaching of engineers with teaching of policy analysts. Emphasizes similarities. Presents briefing format to be used in teaching students basics of policy analysis. Includes briefing instructions, selecting an issue, writing a proposal and briefing paper, and preparing the oral briefing. Suggests methods of evaluating students' efforts,…

Contrasts the limitations of educational privatization with the possibilities for parental governance of public school districts and individual schools. Argues that parental input would more effectively implement reform than has educational professionalism alone. Cites agreement between Boston University and the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts, to…

An evaluation of existing state school attendance policies for children with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) indicated that most states have developed policies emphasizing inclusion of these children in the regular classroom, the use of preventive measures of hygiene and sanitation, and involvement of health officials as appropriate.…

This report, part of a 3-year follow-along study of 422 Oregon and Nevada students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life, examines experiences of students who had worked on a job while still in school, methods of finding jobs, hours worked, and wages earned. Implications for policy development are outlined. (JDD)

Discusses issues in the information retrieval standards development process, including interdependency among standards, organizational responsibility, scope, and future needs. Management of the completed standard is also addressed, and the roles of specific groups concerned with standards are outlined. (EA)

A methodology is developed for producing a well-designed problem in policy analysis. This evaluative context methodology is defined as an iterative process based on a series of checklist questions. Use of the methodology is demonstrated in a policy development project in New Zealand devoted to encouraging use of the Maori language. (SLD)