Presents both sides of H.E.W.'s proposal to modify the conditions under which the Federal Government provides categorical aid. The intention is to allow States and school districts to spend the money on the programs most needed to ease local educational problems. (WM)

This paper is a review and analysis of a report on compensatory education which was prepared by the National Institute of Education (NIE). The report focused on the problem of the allocation of funds on the basis of achievement test scores rather than on the poverty criteria. It discussed issues regarding the allocation of Elementary Secondary…

This report is intended to complement a related publication that examines citizen participation from the perspective of federal policy and the managers of that policy. In contrast to that approach, this report examines citizen participation from the local perspective in order to provide a feel for what citizen involvement in decision making is…

The author studied the geographic distribution of the Environmental Education Act, 1972 monies by correlating population per state with the numbers of proposals submitted and funded, and the amount of dollars awarded within each state. Correlation among these variables was relatively high. The author included distribution maps and statistical…

The author attempts to show how in theory, the concept behind Teacher Corps is valid as it relates to multiculturalism, but in practice or application, the theory falls short of its mark. (HMD)

Several community development programs have gained federal funding through the Housing and Community Development Act. These activities include the development of property tax relief measures for the elderly and a housing modernization program. Rules governing the funding have been proposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).…

A comparison of 1973 gross income reported on the Parents' Confidential Statement (PCS) and the Basic Grant Student Eligibility Report (SER) of students at State University College at Fredonia, New York, revealed patterns of both overestimating and underestimating reported income. Implications for income verification and for application timetables…

The Research and Development Exchange (RDx) is a network of eight regional educational laboratories, one university-based research and development center, and a consortium of seven state education agencies working to support state and local school improvement efforts. The RDx has four goals, designed to support dissemination and school improvement…

When taxation is based on ability to pay and programs are targeted at a minimum service level, every state with any population that requires the service must participate. States and localities receive grants only because groups and individuals are to be treated equally. The role of the recipient government is the provision of the minimum…

This booklet outlines a plan for the delivery of human nutrition research and services, in accord with the 1977 Federal Food and Agriculture Act. Research priorities are identified as: (1) nutritional needs; (2) actual eating habits and their effects on health; (3) factors which shape eating habits; (4) production and distribution of food; (5)…

PURPOSES ARE TO HELP ADMINISTRATORS PREPARE APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS UNDER THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT AND TO INDICATE NECESSARY STANDARDS TO ASSURE GOOD PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. ADMINISTRATORS PREPARING APPLICATIONS SHOULD BEGIN BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE APPROPRIATE VOLUNTARY AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN WELFARE, HEALTH, HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND…

THE NEW DIRECTIONS WERE THE OUTGROWTH OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING RISING EMPLOYMENT, EMERGING LABOR SHORTAGES, AND CONTINUED HARD CORE UNEMPLOYMENT. A DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OF 1966 WAS THE EXTENT TO WHICH IDEAS WERE BROUGHT FROM THE PLANNING OR TESTING STAGE TO INNOVATIVE ACTION BY MANY AGENCIES OF THE GOVERNMENT. THE OVERRIDING CONCERN IN…

THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED WAS TO INITIATE COMPENSATORY LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. EACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WAS GIVEN AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL TEACHERS AND ANCILLARY PERSONNEL WERE EMPLOYED. SELECTION OF STUDENTS WAS ACCOMPLISHED…

THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTED CONCERTS TO 64,000 ARIZONA ELEMENTARY PUPILS ON 12 DIFFERENT DAYS LAST YEAR. THE CONCERTS INCLUDED 2 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, 1 FOR GRADES 1-4 AND 1 FOR GRADES 5-8, WHICH ARE OUTLINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THE 4 SECTIONS OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND THE VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS INCLUDED IN EACH SECTION ARE DISCUSSED. A…