States that the role of the Federal Communications Commission should be to provide direction and encouragement for the television networks to adopt self-regulatory reforms, rather than to provide strict regulation itself. The "family viewing" plan is a result of the networks' attempts at self-regulation. (Editor/RK)

Reviews 20th-century research on gifted students and on approaches to their education. Discusses recent federal and organizational initiatives and describes several current approaches to gifted education. Includes an extensive bibliography. (MCG)

U.S. Senator David Durenberger urges a new effort to shift power and control from the Federal government to local government. Michael Timpane discusses three removable barriers blocking cooperation between business and the schools. Barbara Wyatt describes the activities of the Young Volunteers in ACTION program, which she heads. (PGD)

Attempts to make sense of a rather confused picture of the varied factors, agencies, and influences concerned with and affecting policy regarding arts education. Presents highlights of a proposal by the Assembly of National Arts Education Associations concerning the federal government's role in arts education. (Author/JM)

The United States secretary of education states his desire for a renewal of America's commitment to education in the face of foreign economic competition, and the executive director of the President's Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives describes the task force's mission and activities. (PGD)