The underdevelopment of Blacks in the United States is due primarily to the lack of equal educational opportunities and to the denial of opportunity for on-the-job experience and training. If it is true that most capital formation must come from the savings of the developing group, the Black economy is likely to remain poor. (Author/RLV)

The Black Archives Research Center and Museum at Florida A and M University houses a collection of Afro-American history, including memorabilia and oral history tapes. Although beset with financial problems, the Archives, under the direction of James Eaton, seeks to make a contribution to Southern history. (JMD)

Participants in a nationwide summer program of minicourses for adults over 60, called Elderhostel, live on campus and choose from at least three one-week courses taught by regular faculty. There are no exams, credits or grades. The logistics of the program and financial costs and problems are discussed. (JMD)

The experiences of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education are described, including its establishment in 1965, its abolishment in 1976, and reconsideration by the state legislature in 1977. Political and financial problems are noted. (LBH)

Clifford Stoll's skeptical look at the computer mania besetting education raises issues about computerization and networking costs, the relationship between accessing information and becoming educated, and the role of human interaction in learning. By placing the computer before the curriculum, are proponents providing the best education possible…

Educational systems in the Lao People's Democratic Republic are experiencing many problems, including inadequate facilities and equipment, a teacher shortage, a high dropout rate, unequal access for minorities, and precarious financing. Innovative projects sponsored by Ecoles Sans Frontieres, Japan Sotoshu Relief Committee, UNICEF, the Save the…

In the Spring 1995 "JLE" issue, Meredith and Underwood say conflict (over shrinking resources) is inevitable between regular and special education. This article disagrees. Even if special education costs were escalating as a percentage of all education costs, changes in funding systems are making educator wars less likely. In many…

Three major issues shape delivery of education in the Caribbean island of Curacao: the Dutch and Papiamentu languages of instruction, the two governmental layers, and scarcity of resources. Despite funding limitations, education is changing. The five-year general secondary education model and the six-year college preparatory program are being…

Describes how educators and parents in a property poor school district implemented a successful middle school plan (raising students' achievement levels, attendance records, and affective development) in the face of economic recession, increased taxes, and school budget cuts in the economically depressed city of Rochester, New Hampshire. (SR)

Leaders at Voorhees College (South Carolina), a small historically black institution with limited finances, have used ingenuity and hard work to develop a campus computer system. Despite lack of faculty and staff sophistication in computer use, the college is gradually improving computer resources and faculty computing skills, and enterprising…

Contends that child care facility owners, boards of directors, staff, and parents need to focus on financial management, as poor financial health compromises the quality of care for children. Specifically addresses the issues of: (1) concern for providing high quality child care; (2) the connection between quality and money; and (3) strengthening…

Discusses the history of Washington's community colleges, which developed slowly due to lack of support. Describes the 1961 legislation that dramatically increased their growth by lifting restrictions on the number of colleges. Discusses the colleges' current financial struggles, arguing that Washington's economic climate may seriously impact…

The popular conception and legal definition of the major intercollegiate athletic programs are at a crossroads, with increased public scrutiny and the pressure of public policies driven by tax laws and regulatory agencies. Vigorous enforcement of existing codes and laws could transform the finances and governance of major programs. (MSE)

When not asking whether he will be fired, local reporters often cast Baltimore's school superintendent as a "miracle worker." The press might be overlooking the developing cooperation between schools and community organizations. Hunter is trying to unite a city with 156 proudly independent neighborhoods and a severely underfunded…

The dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at Washington University (Missouri) contends that they are committed to a strong liberal education and that the closing of the sociology department will enhance that commitment by releasing moneys for other programs and educational resources. Outlines what will be done with the money, and addresses…