Prodded by USOE officials, congressmen and cost-conscious citizens, administrators are focusing on what comes out of their schools--not what goes in. (Author/KJ)

It confounded the critics, produced a new breed of students, and led to basic changes in the conduct of higher education. (Editor)

An evaluation of the effects of educational expansion on economic output between 1890 and 1960 shows (1) expansion at the secondary and doctorate levels was positively related to economic output since 1933; and (2) no effect of these or other levels of schooling on economic output before 1928 was manifested. (AOS)

Distinguishes between developmental work to bring about change according to a specific organizational theory or organizational development in schools and developmental work based on a rationalistic view of school as an organization or developing schools as organizations. Notes that only the latter can foster real school development. (SB)

Discusses two developments in 1982 serving as encouragement for those fearing that humanities education is being neglected: the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges "Concept Statement on Humanities" and the Associate Degree Research Project, which will redefine the associate degree. (DMM)

The United States has emerged as the first postindustrial society, that is, one that is organized around information and its codification and the use of that information to guide government employers and the public at large. Because of this evolution, education must change to meet society's changing needs. (JOW)

Examines the critical role of Egyptian technical institutes and their programs. Supplies statistics illustrating national demographic and cultural problems. Emphasizes the need for trained middle-level technicians in the Egyptian workforce. Describes the conception and development of the institutes and discusses the relationship between industry…

Suggests that both broad policy analyses and country case studies are needed to illuminate relationships between international aid agencies and recipient nations and to delineate the impact that agency educational policies have on international educational development. Part of a theme issue on aid to Third World education. (SJL)

Traces history of Catholic schools in Hawaii, focusing on missionary schools under the Monarchy, coming of religious teaching communities (beginning in 1859), organization of an Island Diocese during World War II, and end of the expansion period caused by rising costs, diminishing ratio of religious teachers, and declining enrollments. (JN)

Details the growth of technical-vocational education in Kuwait to meet the need for skilled workers and technical supervisors. Describes the impact of a 1975 UNESCO team visit. Outlines the Ministry of Education's strategies and resolutions establishing free technical-vocational institutions. Describes the institutes established and Kuwait's…

Major economic and political disruptions are likely to occur in the 1980s. The complex society of the United States requires that each citizen be as intelligent and creative as possible. Schools must assume a more central role in the lives of citizens and thus lay the foundation for a bright future. (CJ)

Examining literacy and adult education in the United Kingdom (U.K.), this issue is divided into four parts: (1) Introductory Survey, which discusses the U.K. experience in adult literacy; (2) The Provider, which presents agencies involved in adult education; (3) Resources, which describes the Adult Literacy Resource Agency; and (4) Learning…

The author argues that in certain sectors of a society, especially a developing one, the best plan for educational development may be no plan. To illustrate, he analyzes the day-to-day survival problems of the Latin American urban poor and the ways that formal schooling exacerbates these problems. (Author/SJL)

Describes the historical development of the United States Department of Education beginning in 1785 and explains the components that will comprise the new Department of Education. (LRA)

A study of the literacy situation in the Asian region served as the basis for a Unesco regional conference. Findings of the study indicate that more than half of the world's illiterate population is in the Asia and Oceania regions. Factors contributing to successful literacy programs are presented. (LRA)