The author looks at past relations between government and education in England examining some of the mistakes to see how they might have been avoided. A discussion of the following is included: the Clarendon Code; the Devonshire Commission; the effects of World War II; the Robbins Report; the role of Parliament; and an Educational Policy Council.…

Drawing on examples from England and Russia, the author discusses three issues involving politics and education: 1) what proportion of society's resources are to be allocated to education, 2) how and by whom shall this allocation be determined, and 3) should control be centralized or decentralized once resources are allocated. (Author/RM)

The author discusses education as an example of the new services facilitated by the centralized modern state. The author's goal is to help us understand more clearly the benefits and disadvantages of such an extension of political activity. The political impact on educational policy in England is briefly discussed. (Author/RM)

The author reviews education in the context of social power and then examines the relationship between education and politics in England. (Author/RM)

The author argues that relations between universities and their particular local communities are better than is usually supposed and that universities have advantages sometimes overlooked. As the basis for the argument, survey gathered information on an descriptions of two town-grown disputes in Oxford are presented. (Author/RM)

The author discusses the political implications of new structures in England's primary schools and examines how ideas and attitudes of teachers and schools affect behavior patterns within the home. (Author/RM)

The author examines college economic textbooks and shows that there are political attitudes involved in teaching economics. (Author/RM)

The differences and problems in teacher training in Poland resulting from WW II and the subsequent rapid increase in the demand for teachers is outlined. (MM)

This paper offers a statistical and policy analysis of the movements of student enrollment in teacher training institutions in England and Wales. (MM)

A brief overview of the mainstream of development in English primary education in the last 10-15 years is presented and linked to broader educational developments that have facilitated the establishment of teacher centers. (MM)

An empirical study on the curricular content of lectures offered to education students in the Federal Republic of Germany was designed to ascertain what knowledge and competency can be acquired by attending the available courses. In German; introduction in English. (MM)

An overview and criticism of trends in American education is followed by a suggested framework for reorganization of American schools. (MM)

Current educational instability requires the educational researcher to become an historical actor offering advice for change and innovation rather than merely a neutral actor. (ND)

Three kinds of important and valid educational study are discussed that are needed to provide more research and a better understanding: strict educational research, experimental writing, and policy papers. (ND)

Discusses the role of philosophy in universities today--both as a separate discipline and as a contributor to higher education. (ND)