This article is based on the Keynote Address to the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Crete, Greece, 21-25 September 2004. One of the most consistent results in sociology of education research has been the existence of inequalities in school results and educational trajectories related to social factors. Despite an important…

This bulletin reports on research projects initiated in fiscal 1958 in the State departments of education and colleges and universities throughout the United States which were supported by the U.S. Office of Education. The purpose of this bulletin is to let interested school people and researchers know something about the research being supported…

This bulletin is the third in a series of annual publications issued by the Cooperative Research Program of the Office of Education. Its purpose is to provide practitioners, researchers, and others interested in education with information concerning research projects that are being supported under the Cooperative Research Program. A brief…

The commitment of educators to human development goals is a major theme of the booklet's 17 essays. Compiled from lectures written by the author during 1974-77, the essays explore individual potential, the cultural significance of various life situations, and personal fulfillment within each individual's particular landscape of work, experience,…

This bulletin contains a list of some noteworthy educational books which have recently appeared. Following the introductory notes, the publications are organized into the following topics: (1) Publications of associations; (2) Educational history; (3) Current educational conditions; (4) Pedagogies and didactics; (5) Educational psychology: Child…

This bulletin contains monthly record of current educational publications received by the Library Division of the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, etc., intended for inclusion in this record should be sent to the library of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. This bulletin contains the following: (1) Publications of associations; (2)…

This bulletin contains a classified and annotated list of current educational publications received by the library of the Bureau of Education in March 1916. The listing includes contents organized into the following categories: (1) Publications of associations; (2) Educational history; (3) Current educational conditions; (4) Pedagogics and…

A preliminary inquiry on "The contemporary judgment as to the culture element in education and the time that should be devoted to the combined school and college course." was authorized by the Council of Education of the National Education Association at the Boston meeting, 1903, and a committee was appointed. The brief recommendation of…

This bulletin, the sixth in a series, includes brief descriptions of research projects initiated under the Cooperative Research Program during fiscal year 1962, in 6 key areas: (1) Curriculum and instruction; (2) Characteristics of learners; (3) Special education; (4) counseling and guidance; (5) Sociology of education; and (6) Administration and…

This collection of abstracts describes 273 research reports selected among the research materials and publications produced by the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) since its foundation in August 1972, through December 1981. Most of these reports are briefly summarized into the abstract form while some are presented in descriptive…

A bibliography of articles by Alexander W. Astin on the social psychology of higher education is presented. Entries are presented by year, starting with 1980 and dating back to 1956. Topics that are covered include: equal access to higher education, student persistence and attrition, higher education policy, selective admissions and open…

This bulletin contains monthly record of current educational publications received by the Library Division of the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, etc., intended for inclusion in this record should be sent to the library of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. This bulletin contains the following: (1) Introductory notes; (2)…

This bulletin contains a classified and annotated list of current educational publications received by the library of the Bureau of Education in January 1916. The listing includes contents organized in these categories: (1) Publications of associations; (2) Educational history; (3) Current educational conditions; (4) Pedagogics and didactics; (5)…

This bulletin contains a monthly record of current educational publications received by the Library Division of the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, etc., intended for inclusion in this record should be sent to the library of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. This bulletin contains the following: (1) Introductory notes; (2)…

This bulletin, the fourth in an annual series, presents a brief description of research projects that have been initiated with support from the Cooperative Research Program of the U.S. Office of Education. Most of the projects were contracted in fiscal year 1960. However, descriptions of projects which were recommended for support in May 1960 but…