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Mosher, Edith K. – 1977
This chapter discusses the relationship between the various processes of educational policy-making and the corresponding sectors and processes of general governmental policy-making, particularly at the federal level. In her discussion, the author describes and analyzes educational governance as a subarea of the overarching system of American…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Education, Educational History, Educational Policy
Gordon, Ruby D. – 1974
Presenting an historical review of American Indian education, this document includes the following: (1) Introduction (identifies the educational anthropologist as one who investigates the learner's and the educator's cultural orientation to better facilitate the continuity of educational content and method); (2) Definition of Terms (culture,…
Descriptors: Agency Role, American Indians, Anthropology, Cultural Awareness
Bureau of Indian Affairs (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 1975
The history of U.S. Federal policy relative to the American Indian is traced from its beginnings in 1755 to its recent posture in the early 1970's in this monograph. Federal attitudes and resultant legislation are documented in a chronological examination of: the "removal policy" (the Indian Removal Act of 1830); the beginnings of Indian…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Agency Role, American Indian Reservations
Pales, David J. R.; And Others – 1979
The report is a summary of the responses of 8 federal agencies and departments (the Small Business Administration; the Environmental Protection Agency; and the Departments of Labor; Justice; Housing and Urban Development; Health, Education, and Welfare; Commerce; and Energy) to the inquiries made by President Jimmy Carter regarding issues,…
Descriptors: Administration, Agency Role, Community Attitudes, Data Collection
Levitan, Sar A.; Johnston, William B. – 1975
Aimed at highlighting American Indian reservation conditions, outlining the scope of Federal aid to Indians, and suggesting the nature of future Indian problems and choices, this book attempts to assess the current socioeconomic status of the Indian community and its relationship with the Federal Government. Specifically, this book provides both…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Community Control, Economic Development
Carter, Jimmy – 1979
The Carter Administration is adopting a Small Community and Rural Development Policy because: (1) rural America's human and natural resources are a mainstay of the nation's economy and way of life; (2) many rural areas are in the midst of significant economic and demographic change; (3) rural people and communities have greater unmet basic human…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Size, Cooperation, Delivery Systems