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Direct linkStrange, Marty – Phi Delta Kappan, 2011
High-poverty schools in rural areas and small towns are under attack from state policy makers who want to consolidate these schools in order to save money. In addition to calls for consolidation, rural schools also are threatened by unfair and inadequate funding formulas.
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Rural Areas, Rural Education, Disadvantaged
Woodington, Donald D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1972
Descriptors: Accountability, Program Evaluation, State Departments of Education, State Legislation
Porter, John W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1972
Descriptors: Accountability, State Action, State Departments of Education, State Legislation
Christie, Kathy – Phi Delta Kappan, 2005
Beginning each January, governors summarize accomplishments, present challenges, and propose solutions. As one might expect, a certain amount of rhetoric accompanies the listing of accomplishments. But when that rhetoric is stripped away, patterns of gubernatorial focus can be seen. Some of these patterns might be linked to common state…
Descriptors: Rhetoric, Educational Finance, Economic Development, Early Childhood Education
Neill, Shirley Boes – Phi Delta Kappan, 1980
The Reagan administration in California used what some considered inflammatory rhetoric and seemed rigid, but in actual dealings it impressed many observers as flexible and willing to compromise. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Higher Education
Lines, Patricia M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Presents a historical, national, and legal overview of home schooling. Reviews official responses and constitutional limits on state regulation and offers suggestions on ways that public educators and home-schoolers can improve their relationship. Recommends that public officials take initial steps to bridge the communication gap. (CJH)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship
Riley, Richard W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on Readiness presented policy recommendations to help at-risk children prepare for school and meet new educational standards. Suggested state initiatives include various outreach and preschool programs for low-income families, assistance with basic skills and teacher training, and incentives and…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
"Time for Results: the Governors' 1991 Report on Education" provides new perspectives for educators tackling school improvement agendas. The nation's governors divided into seven task forces to examine school readiness, facilities, teaching, leadership, educational technology, college quality, parent involvement and school choice and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Bureaucracy, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Lamm, Richard D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on Parent Involvement and Choice believes that public education's current structure cannot deal effectively with the nation's diversity and demand for compulsory education. Key recommendations include adopting legislation that allows families statewide choice of schools and junior and senior…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Educational Environment, Educational Legislation
Kean, Thomas H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Without governors' support, the emerging teaching reform agenda will go nowhere. States should eschew their "deja vu" attitudes and embrace quality of education as a major determinant of state and national economic survival. The governors' action agenda includes 10 recommendations addressing teacher education and standards, work…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship, Professional Recognition, State Government
Schwinden, Ted – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on School Facilities termed $250 billion worth of underused and poorly maintained public school facilities a disgrace. The governors believe that no community should be hampered by state laws or regulations governing usage for community education purposes. States should act immediately to restore…
Descriptors: Community Education, Day Care Centers, Educational Change, Educational Facilities Improvement
Alexander, Lamar – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Summarizes the work of seven National Governors' Association task forces (on teaching, leadership, parent involvement and choice, readiness, technology, school facilities, and college quality) and the "action agenda" proposed. The governors' recent report is unique for its authorship, the tough issues tackled, and its follow-up plan.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Facilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
