Predicts a bleak future of universal, high-quality, non-discriminatory day care. Excerpted from Child Welfare Leagues's Study of the Expansion of Day Care in the United States: Final Report'' published by the Child Welfare League of America, Inc. in 1972. (DS)

In this excerpt from their book, the authors describe the federal government's involvement in Vocational Education. (Editor)

Special Urban Issue. Discusses trends and factors involved in urban crises. Cites interrelationships between urban and rural areas, and urges comprehensive planning in urban projects. (DS)

Author emphasizes the need for parent participation in early childhood education as vital to child development. (MB)

New trend of the National Science Foundation is for more support of science education for all students, and for individual research projects, especially those dealing with national problems. (IR)

Previews the new thrust in funding of park and recreation by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development." The article should aid park and recreation departments seeking opportunities to expand programs and facilities. (AN)

Commissioner James Allen, Jr., and other USOE officials are interviewed about major goals and priorities of the U.S. Office of Education in the 70's. (LN)

Equal opportunities for women and blacks exist in this industry, which is characterized by rapidly expanding manpower needs. (BH)

Federal support for graduate education has given way to a period of skeptical probing and budget tightening. (Editor)

Lecture given before the Annual Conference and Course on Reading (23d, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10-21, 1967).