The basic foundation of policy making had undergone profound shifts over the past two decades as the policy makers are inclined to rely heavily on the exercise of power in their pursuit of development and prosperity. Government interventionism was subject to a strong intellectual and political backlash, and a new ideological movement seeking to…

Whether to adopt national standards and tests has long been a subject of lively debate in the United States. With 47 states now participating in the Common Core State Standards Initiative, and a commitment from Education Secretary Arne Duncan to allocate hundreds of millions in stimulus funds to the development of common tests, the country is…

Presents the eight statements in India's preliminary policy statement on adult education. Focus is on educational planning necessary to develop adult literacy skills. (SH)

This book is the outcome of a research study on the impact of international cooperation on selected fields within Indian education, focusing on needs in the areas of teacher education, science education, and population education. Data sources for the study included published and unpublished printed materials and interviews with selected…