Benefits of early intervention and the state of the art for services to special-needs infants and young children are described. An expanded federal role is recommended to encourage state programs including a phased-in mandate for service. Specific provisions of a federal mandate are discussed, including extension of P.L. 94-142 to birth.…

The paper delineates key elements of a preschool program that could lead to the prevention of academic failure, first presenting an overview of the legal history, and then describing the program elements of an effective preschool program for handicapped children. (Author/CL)

The article describes the rationale and provisions of a new policy allowing states to apply for a waiver to use Medicard funds for community services for mentally retarded persons at risk of institutionalization. The current status of waiver requests is summarized, along with the potential impact on community services. (Author/CL)

Until it was investigated in 1938 hearings by the House Un-American Activities Committee, the Federal Theatre (created in 1935) provided unprecedented opportunity for Black artists and musicians. Leonard de Paur, whose musical career survived the hearings and subsequent closing of the Theatre, credits this institution for making possible his…

Despite a favorable nationwide evaluation of school nutrition programs, budget cuts have forced 3,000 schools to shut down their lunch programs. The American School Food Service Association has organized an effective campaign to forestall additional cuts and reestablish program support. (MLF)

What the federal government needs to do is to coordinate a broad national level of evaluation of specific intervention programs at the local level. A unified and coordinated evaluation approach is needed at the national level that utilizes "outside" and local evaluators considered to have technical expertise and professional integrity. (Author/ER)

Examines the legislative accomplishment of the 94th Congress on bills relating to energy, health, research, and topics relating to general science. Includes a diagram of bills introduced, committee and floor action by the house and senate, and the final outcome. (SL)

The Assistant Secretary for Education defends the reason for and the role of career education in the United States, and reports on the activities of federally-sponsored career education programs during Fiscal Year 1972. (KM)

In order to help environmentalists promote effective housing and urban development, some of the more significant federally-assisted programs are catalogued. Seventeen programs are reviewed, listing program name, purpose, and legislative authority. (BL)

Indicates that the program has been somewhat successful as an emergency measure to fight rising unemployment. (BH)

The Environmental Protection Agency has started a project to actually picture the environmental movement in the United States. This is an attempt to make the public aware of the air pollution in their area or state and to acquaint them with the effects of air cleaning efforts. (PS)

Excerpts regarding education from the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties. (GB)