In analyzing the political economy influencing Canadian schooling and psychology, the author finds that Canadian teachers and psychologists have abdicated their leadership role to those, both foreign and domestic, who know less than they do about Canadian educational needs, but who seem to have greater power and prestige. (SJL)

Presents the views of six former presidents of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) on the future of the AERA and of educational research in general. Most, although not all, agree that the AERA should become more politically active than it has been and should adopt positions on specific educational policy questions. (SLD)

Against the backdrop of declining performance, political transition, and the increasingly dominant role of donor agencies in educational decision making, this paper questions the feasibility and sustainability of educational expansion in Malawi. Three critical features of the Malawian political economy (land scarcity, declining wage economy, and…

Analysis of research articles and editorials from national newspapers and news magazines published during 1984-94 revealed that although research reported favorably on bilingual education, most newspaper articles took positions against bilingual education. Opinion writers did not base their positions on research, but rather on government reports,…

Defines the policy process in which a set of actions that start with an idea results in programs that carry out that idea. Offers suggestions on how campus administrators can shape the development of educational policy. Examines the relationship between policy and politics, along with a discussion of different policy formulation mechanisms.…

In Greece, universities do not have great autonomy. Areas of responsibility and authority of the state and the institutions are not clearly defined. Universities are always under the political supervision of the ministries of education. (MSE)

The implications of Australia's proposed changes in the administrative structure of higher education, which would result in the mergers of colleges and universities, are discussed in political, ideological, and practical terms. (MSE)

During the 1960s, a review of higher education by a commission chaired by Lord Robbins led to the recommendation that the separate colleges of education be brought into the university sector. Compares and contrasts the pluralistic policy process of the Robbins period with the process of recent changes in teacher education in Scotland. (KS)

A discussion of higher education in Australia looks at the possible policy environments in which the system may find itself in the near future and the changes they may make in institutions. The main changes that must occur in university administration to adapt to those environments are then examined. (MSE)

Examines the influence of various sociopolitical factors on government policies in two federal programs, those for the gifted and talented and those for bilingual education. Traces the evolution of these programs and compares their backgrounds to determine the influences shaping federal funding and program implementation. (GLR)

A general overview is provided of the structural transformation of work from a goods-based to a services-based economy, and suggestions are offered for reconsidering educational reform policy in light of the demand for schooling the new structure creates. The central problem of educational reform has become facilitating critical thinking. (SLD)

Education Department officials closely followed the wishes of Congress when issuing new rules for a highly regarded Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant competition. Last year, after Congress directed agency officials to give grants in 18 specified "subject areas," and also suggested recipients, it was criticized for…

Examines the role of language as a catalyst for change and as a potential barrier to growth in Europe, an area where migration is historically less extensive than in the United States. Issues considered include the emergence of the European Union and related policy changes, trends in personal mobility, language education practices and policies,…

An administrator trainer/former superintendent's experience suggests that corporate governance models don't fit the reality of school governance in many districts. Elected board members define their roles differently than their business counterparts and derive little or no monetary benefit from public service. The "new breed" resemble…

Examines Israel's policy of gender equality in education, discussing: social and economic forces that created the demand for equality; political processes for implementing the policy; and policy content. Data from interviews and document reviews indicate that the policy was devised to address concerns of high-tech industries and women,…