This article describes the National Diffusion Network (NDN), which was developed by the U.S. Office of Education to disseminate exemplary educational programs. Also discussed are five NDN programs which have been adopted by Catholic schools. (SJL)

Reveals that 250,000 refugee children have entered U.S. schools since 1975 and that a significant proportion attend Catholic schools. Provides information on the Transition Program for Refugee Children, suggests ways Catholic schools can obtain TPRC funding, summarizes reports on the program's effectiveness, and lists state coordinators for…

This paper looks at the often troubled development of the White House Conference on Families and at the views of its director, John Carr, on its appropriate topics and objectives. (SJL)

Question: What do you do when your parish grade school becomes too expensive to operate? Answer: Turn actual control of the school over to the local community and seek federal financing for the new school. Sound impossible? St. Stephens Indian School on the Wind River Reservation in northcentral Wyoming has done just that. (Author/RK)

Lists both federal and private educational technology funding sources for Catholic schools. Describes federal title programs, discounts, equipment, and services, as well as state, local, and corporate programs. (JDI)