One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody highlights his establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, noting the far-reaching effects of that gift to southern education. The paper also presents a brief history of the life, work, and death of George Peabody. (SM)

One in a collection of papers on George Peabody, educational philanthropist, highlights his commitment to education in the South during the Reconstruction Era by establishing the Peabody Education Fund. The paper discusses the effect of Peabody's relationship with philanthropist Johns Hopkins as well as with other important historical figures. (SM)

All 12 Canadian provincial/territorial coordinators of technology education/industrial arts responded to a survey. Nine reported a name change; 70% had adequate funds for curriculum development, but over 50% believed facility planning, retraining, and research were inadequately funded. Limited support for technology education came from local…

Comparison of Britain's Training and Enterprise Councils/Local Enterprise Companies with the United States' Private Industry Councils (PICs) shows common problems: inadequate financing, labor market fragmentation, staff turnover, and lack of national strategy. PICs have a clearer mission and greater success in developing partnerships with local…

Discusses the implications of factors inhibiting the advancement of research in library and information science in Nigeria, such as poor dissemination of research findings, noncollaborative research with those in other fields, academic and professional ineptitude, inadequate funding, societal indifference to research, and inefficient use of…

A methodology for estimating the cost-effectiveness of coordinated programs from the standpoint of an electric or gas utility is described and illustrated. The discussion focuses on demand-side management programs cofunded by the government and utilities, but it can be applied to other types of cofunded programs. (SLD)

A lifelong funding model for higher education would finance "foundation" education from public funds and "continuing" education primarily privately. Paying for tuition and living expenses would be separated, and foundation costs would be handled by vouchers in small units, so learners could have flexibility in their use. (SK)

New concentrations of wealth in the United States have not been accompanied by increased private philanthropy for higher education. To inspire large gifts, college development professionals must build a compelling case for transforming education. (MSE)

The modest foundation that publisher DeWitt Wallace established for Macalester College (Minnesota) in 1981 suddenly became $200 million in 1990. Previous strategic planning has laid a foundation for decisions regarding use of the assets, which will be used to strengthen the faculty, curriculum, student opportunities, and facilities. (MSE)

As one of the nation's first school effectiveness programs, Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Schools' Project RISE received national attention during the 1980s for efforts to improve elementary students' achievement test scores. The program failed because of inadequate funding, lack of specificity, and failure to translate the RISE philosophy and the five…

Outlines the benefits and steps of establishing an education foundation to raise supplementary funds for the long-term benefit of a school district. (MLF)

Since 1983, funding for improving math and science education has improved dramatically. This article explains three major reform programs: Project 2061, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Scope, Sequence, and Coordination, sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association; and Science/Technology/Society,…

Describes a prototype project undertaken by Florida Community College at Jacksonville to examine the application of multimedia technology to improving the skills of an urban workforce. Topics addressed include major participants; developments to date, including needs assessment and funding; and current status, including building renovation and…

Argues that the participation of the business community can supply expertise and financial support through investment and commercial services as the National Research and Education Network (NREN) and the resulting sophisticated and expensive technology develop. Describes the function of the National Science Foundation's backbone network service,…

International challenges facing adult education point to a need for expanded provision, emphasizing work skills. Political and managerial challenges imply that adult and community educators need to collaborate to ensure appropriate resources. (SK)