This article is concerned with the aged and looks briefly at the history of federal involvement in mental health care, discusses current trends, and examines the future of mental health care in the United States. (CMG)

Innovative arrangements for collaboration between universities and industrial firms are discussed, and benefits for each sector are identified. Problems inherent in these relationships because academe's and industry's values and expectations differ significantly are described. (MLW)

Traces the public interest concept in libel to the time of "Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.," which supposedly rejected the concept, and beyond, demonstrating that the problem many free press advocates associate with the decision is really a consequence of the public interest test those same advocates cherish. (FL)

Because of the increasing capabilities of man to destroy himself, it is important that the United States resolve the extremes of the adversary relationship between the legislative and executive branches of its government. Options for change are presented. The role of education is discussed. (RM)

This article, taken from the Effective Schools Development in Education Act of 1984, describes the effective schools movement and sketches a representative example of an effective schools program. It also gives the aims of the proposed act and urges more research on the dynamics of school effectiveness program implementation and impact. (RDN)

Educators must tell the public about public education's successes; talk with the public about economic support of our schools; discuss the true nature of American public education; let the public know that educators know what they are doing; and raise the issue of military expenditures at the cost of financial support of schools. (CT)

Uses a social ecological perspective to discuss six components that affect the potential for peace: (1) government; (2) religion; (3) business; (4) education; (5) family; and (6) human nature. Charges that the current psychology of human beings is a threat to peace. (JAC)

Concludes that eliteness of a nation as a news source is the most important criterion for news selection in the Canadian press. (FL)

Discusses the questions of who should make the decisions as to whether children born with severe disabilities should live or die and what criteria should be used to make such decisions. Describes the ethical positions of various medical and advocate groups in the U.S. and Great Britain and the factors to be considered in making these decisions.…

This article briefly discusses the reasons for national leaders' recent interest in education and makes recommendations for sustaining the renewed concern, sorting out priorities, and dealing with major unattended issues, especially financing proposed reforms. Suggestions are made for appropriate action by the federal government, states, and…

Discusses issues and problems related to the rapidly decaying research infrastructure and the improvement of research facilities and equipment. Although remedies to the problem vary, university spokesmen contend that the federal government's major role in funding educational facilities in the past leaves an obligation for assistance now and in the…

Summarizes and discusses the implications of a recent national study of public policies affecting the delivery of mental health services to disturbed children and adolescents. Discusses fiscal, administrative, and service inadequacies as well as innovative programming and policy efforts. Addresses implications for the policymaking and…

Explains why stronger ties between business/industry and universities are important for the advancement of research and development. Stresses the need for increased understanding of each party's role. (SK)

Reviews issues in career education for Native Canadian students and discusses the role of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission and Department of Indian affairs. Describes career education activities in the five provinces that have programs for Native students. Cites the need for relevant career education programs. (JAC)

Presents four responses to reports by National Commission on Excellence, Twentieth Century Fund, and Carnegie Foundation suggesting (1) teachers are essential to educational success, (2) teachers can use the reports to promote professional objectives, (3) National Commission on Excellence made a serious mistake in trying to alarm Americans into…