This report is a resource document which includes a catalog that explains how formulas for federal programs are used to allocate assistance to state and local governments. In addition, it provides information on the agencies and congressional committees that have jurisdiction over these programs, the amount of money allocated through these…

For the United States, fighting World War I involved not only preparing young citizens to fight the enemy abroad, but rooting out alien enemies at home. The national consensus, believed vital to success, presupposed a common set of values, shared behaviors, and a high degree of identification with the nation. The more homogeneous the population,…

This report provides and discusses current statistical indicators of the status of women caregivers in the United States. An introductory message from Lou Glasse, president of the Older Women's League, is included. Charts portraying the following caregiver statistics are presented and discussed: (1) percent of women over 18 who will be caregivers…

The 15 citations in this bibliography were selected through a computer search of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Documents and journal articles featured here pertain to the first and second White House Conferences on Library and Information Services (the second conference was originally proposed for 1989). The…

This annotated bibliography provides citations, abstracts, and indexes for the 256 publications produced by the 16 Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouses in 1989. These publications consist of digests, bibliographies, state of the art reviews, and information syntheses of various types. An introduction describes the ERIC…

A broad range of education-related topics are addressed in this annotated bibliography, which presents citations and abstracts for 229 publications produced by the 16 ERIC Clearinghouses in 1986. An introduction describes the ERIC system, clearinghouse publications, the organization of this bibliography, and the availability of clearinghouse…

Developed by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), this report presents current weaknesses in the education of students with learning problems (those having difficulties learning for any of a variety of reasons) and suggested strategies for correcting those weaknesses. The goal of effective education for all students…

Two reviews have been initiated regarding the extent of worker dislocation and efforts by the public and private sectors to assist dislocated workers. One assignment obtained information on the extent of business closures and permanent layoffs from a random sample of 2,600 such establishments via a telphone interview. Information on the assistance…

Discussion focuses on Swedish population demographics, child-oriented political reforms, research on the declining birth rate, the provision of child health care centers for children, legally mandated parent education, the law against corporal punishment of children, and aspects of community child health and maternity health care services. The…

This subcommittee hearing addresses the issues and problems currently facing libraries, including the absence of responsibility for library programs resulting from the reorganization of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) and the implications of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130. Statements, letters, and…

A broad range of education-related topics are addressed in this annotated bibliography, which presents citations and abstracts for 142 publications produced by the 16 ERIC Clearinghouses in 1984. An introduction explains the ERIC system, clearinghouse publications, the organization of this bibliography, and the availability of clearinghouse…

A broad range of education-related topics are addressed in this annotated bibliography, which presents citations and abstracts for 176 publications produced by the 16 ERIC Clearinghouses in 1985. An introduction explains the ERIC system, clearinghouse publications, the organization of this bibliography, and the availability of clearinghouse…

This document provides examples of the work of the Department of Education's Rural Education Committee during FY84, beginning with its FY84 management plan. Next, "A Rural Education Policy for the 80s," a speech presented by Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education and chair of the Rural Education Committee, Dr. Robert M.…

A broad range of education-related topics are addressed in this annotated bibliography, which presents citations and abstracts for 239 publications produced by the 16 Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouses in 1987. An introduction describes the ERIC system, clearinghouse publications, the organization of this bibliography,…

Presented to Americans and addressed to presidential candidates in this election year, this proposal: (1) identifies the extent of the literacy problem in America; (2) outlines the current efforts to address the problem; (3) discusses the roles of the sectors; and (4) recommends actions for the next administration. The proposal urges an improved…