This paper examines issues related to implementation of Public Law 100-407, the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, including the meaning of technology, the need for information systems, funding mechanisms, transportation needs, technology evaluation, hands-on experiences before purchasing, and training…

The Kresge Foundation is one of the few national foundations that give money only for construction and renovation at nonprofit organizations, a boon for colleges and universities with severe deferred maintenance problems. Recently, the foundation added a program to upgrade science equipment. Participating colleges must also raise funds. (MSE)

A discussion of the role of government in supporting the relationship between business and higher education focuses on academic research and the economic and industrial value placed on it. The actual support provided by the private sector, roles of the three players, and major issues in the debate are examined. (MSE)

Presents Robert Cormier's speech as winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award that was given at the 1991 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. Highlights include the role of libraries during his youth, his role as library trustee in Leominster (Massachusetts), and libraries' financial difficulties today and in the future. (LRW)

Describes a North Carolina elementary principal's efforts to turn around two schools by adopting the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model. The first school succeeded by recruiting all teachers, using small-group techniques, redesigning classroom space, and developing hands-on math materials for each grade level. Both teacher and administrator…

Discusses the impact of health care reform on child-care centers and child-care employees. Topics covered include requirements to provide health insurance for all employees; subsidies for businesses with fewer than 50 employees; subsidies for low income employees; family coverage; health are costs for 2 working parents; and costs to day-care…

Addresses the effects of fund raising on financial equity by examining the fund-raising activities of two (pseudonymous) school districts differing in many respects. Results show that higher socioeconomic schools can generate significantly more revenues through fund-raising activities than lower socioeconomic schools. Schools in wealthier…

Poses 10 questions regarding research and policy issues in comprehensive school health promotion (CSHE). The answers are regarded as having potential for significantly influencing future funding, adoption, and implementation of CSHE. (GLR)

A research project analyzed statements about education's contribution to development as a justification for external assistance to education in developing countries by comparing the perspectives of Finnish governmental and public documents and the international perspective in United Nations documents. Differences and parallels in the points of…

An individual describes and discusses seven stages of giving through which he and his wife have passed, and two additional stages they are contemplating. They include: minimal response; involvement and interest; as much as possible; maximum allowable; beyond the maximum; percentage of wealth; capping wealth; reducing the cap; and bequests. (MSE)

Highlights a national town meeting, sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University, on early language learning. Discussion focused on parental support, the need for funding, the need for qualified teachers, the benefits of early language learning, and the need for advocacy. (VWL)

Describes the privately-funded voucher movement implemented by J. Patrick Rooney, James R. Leininger, Michael S. Joyce, John T. Walton, and Theodore J. Forstmann. An important feature of most of the programs is that parents have to pay partial tuition. Vouchers resources are focused on poor children in inner cities. (MMU)

Discusses the availability of private-school seating for privately funded vouchers for low-income children in the inner city. Existing capacity of private and parochial schools in the inner city meets present demand. However, voucher programs need to include space costs and growth requirements. (MMU)

Assessed the elementary-school child-sexual-abuse-prevention programs in 89 large Texas public school districts. Surveys examined types of programs, training available, evaluation used, involvement of local agencies, and funding. Results indicated that 58 districts addressed the issue formally, and most districts trained their presenters.…

Discusses the United Kingdom's Education Extra, an organization that supports out-of-school learning opportunities and provides educational supplies and training materials for schools, local authorities, teachers, and other adult helpers. Highlights two of its programs, the Summer Literacy Projects and the Reading Club, and describes the New…