The first year of title VII

Conclusion

The wide response among educators and media specialists to Title VII is in itself a confirmation of the need for such legislation as the National Defense Education Act. It is evidence of extraordinary interest in the problems of using communication media in education that over 400 different proposals for research and dissemination activities should be forthcoming within a period of six months from the time of enactment of the enabling legislation. The status and quality of the profession is clearly attested by the fact that, within this same period of time, 85 of these projects should be deemed worthy of Federal support.

Undoubtedly, the evidence which will be collected and disseminated on the basis of current projects will generate more thought and study, which will lead to better instruction at all grade levels. Because of the professional level of communication specialists, Title VII has resulted in a year of solid progress. Congress may provide funds and enabling legislation, the Office of Education may provide coordination and administrative framework, but the success of Title VII in the future will rest upon those who were influential in bringing it into being, professional educators and communication specialists.