Two school districts report their continuing participation in federal assistance projects and programs. The report suggests what federal assistance can do to promote the long-range goals of a district in a time of changing concepts about the nature and volume of federal grants. (Author)

Contends that compensatory education projects will continue to be supported by Washington at about the same levels as 1972. The article notes that the immediate changes -- for the next 12 months -- will affect administrative procedure rather than availability of funds. (Author)

Suggests possible sources of assistance for American Indian children. (JF)

Discusses the functions of an effective parent council in assisting compensatory education. Suggests the kind of support that a local district should offer the council to get the best out of this form of citizen action. (Author)

Describes three new rulings on Title I -- two administrative and one legislative -- that mean changes in procedures for granting federal aid for compensatory education. The administrative rulings have to do with comparability and with auditing for recovery of misspent'' funds. The legislative ruling concerns the use of census data to determine…

Presents a report of the problems, the planning, and the proposed activities of the New Brunswick, New Jersey, application for grants to attack the racial isolation of their community. Describes how three New Brunswick organizations applied for and received grant money. (Author/DN)

A calendar of October and November providing a rundown of developments affecting federal programs and issues in which school administrators have direct interest. (Author/JN)

Presents guidelines for developing plans and courses in environmental education. Describes how school districts in several parts of the country are conducting model projects in environmental education. (Author/JH)

A program of Basic Educational Opportunity Grants for college bound students is being hammered out in Washington. (Author)

Describes four basic planning strategies that can greatly increase an organization's chances for obtaining grants: (1) base the proposal on documented needs, (2) obtain crucial assistance from the funding agency, (3) demonstrate an organization's capabilities for program delivery, and (4) organize a countdown'' from the first planning session to…

Revenue sharing is a new experiment in federal assistance to State and local agencies. The experience with general revenue sharing may be followed by a large-scale sharing of U.S. funds for public schools. It could become the most important federal aid program in recent history. (Author/JN)

Attempts to provide the school administrator and his food service manager with information about how to best operate the cafeteria in view of food shortages and new USDA regulations. Describes foods that will be in relatively ample supply during coming months and analyzes whether food vending machines are a help or a menace to nutritious lunch…

Developing the winning proposal for a grant for a district is an enterprise that calls for creative thinking, planning, and the principles of grantsmanship. Describes the process of generating ideas for grant proposals and outlines techniques for writing the proposal. (Author/JN)

An overview of the Nixon Administration proposals for federal support of education. (MF)

Describes resources available to local school districts for establishing early childhood education programs and suggests that these various federal, State and local resources -- money, people, and tested practices -- be pooled for maximum effectiveness. (Author/JH)