When President Obama took office in 2009, his administration quickly seized on teacher evaluations as an important public-policy problem. Today, much of his legacy on K-12 education rests on efforts to revamp evaluations in the hopes of improving teaching across the country, which his administration pursued via a series of incentives for states.…

In this testimony, Patricia Whitefoot talks on behalf of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) with regard to President Obama's Fiscal Year 2011 budget request. She describes how Native education still faces enormous challenges, including severe underfunding. Far too many students and schools continue to experience abject failure. NIEA…

Until it was investigated in 1938 hearings by the House Un-American Activities Committee, the Federal Theatre (created in 1935) provided unprecedented opportunity for Black artists and musicians. Leonard de Paur, whose musical career survived the hearings and subsequent closing of the Theatre, credits this institution for making possible his…

The impact of Public Law 95-561, an extension of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is discussed. (MM)

The movement of scholars and students between the US, Asia, and Europe has diminished at the very time international competition in the trade, agriculture, technology, defense, and security areas is flourishing and the need for expanding commercial and diplomatic relationships is more pronounced. (MLW)

William J. Bennett, chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, discusses his views on the role of the humanities in the classroom and on the future direction of the Endowment in an interview with Linda Chavez. (GC)

Key events in the area of early childhood education for the year 1981 that have implications for young children in the United States are summarized in this booklet. (Author/RH)

At present there is a lack of theory that would direct curriculum research, and the National Institute of Education (NIE) could profitably direct its efforts toward the development of curriculum and instructional theories. NIE's thrust into curriculum, in addition, would be most acceptable if it were to dexterously guide curriculum development,…

Describes policy decisions that have acted upon the 1982 Fiscal Year budget and funding priorities of the Administration on Aging's Gerontology Career Preparation Program, and projects the probable consequences of the policy option now being weighed to eliminate all future funding. (University of Texas Press, Box 7819, Austin, TX 78712). (NJ)

In the 1960s, health education made remarkable advances due to the enormous escalation in investment and financing in both health care and health programs. However, due to cuts in federal spending, the outlook is bleak for health education programs in the 1980s. Five problems are described which inhibit the progress of health education. (JN)

Exposure to asbestos in the air poses serious health threats, particularly to children. The use of asbestos in schools after World War II may have exposed millions of persons before regulations controlling asbestos use began appearing in the 1970s. Federal efforts to reduce exposure to asbestos have included passage of the Asbestos School Hazard…

Key events in the area of early childhood education taking place during the year 1982 and having implications for young children in the United States are summarized in this booklet. Among the several important events briefly described are the establishment of the Children's Defense Fund (a private organization supported by foundations and…

This hearing report covers three bills: (1) H.R. 3750, which would authorize grants to local educational agencies to purchase computer equipment; (2) H.R. 1134, which would provide funds to establish and operate model centers for computers in education; and (3) H.R. 4628, which would establish a government corporation to promote the development…

Considers role of states as middlemen between federal government and local public libraries in administration of Library Services and Construction Act funds. An audit of Illinois state library agencies, 1970 federal mandates, state control of federal funds, and state library agencies' use of funds are discussed. Eight references are cited. (EJS)

Although there has been a dramatic increase in child care funding since the passage of the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, some activists and members of Congress have argued that there remains a child care crisis. This paper asserts that many of the arguments concerning welfare and child care are outdated or…