Touches on some of the activities of the Office of Education and discusses the objectives of the Community Education Unit which relate to the status of the two-year college: governance goals, lifelong learning, community resources development, cooperative relations with the private sector, international dimensions, and focus on students. (AYC)

Examines shortcomings of the traditional high school special education curriculum and highlights a curriculum designed to assist students with mild disabilities in their transition to adulthood. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving and self-advocacy and includes components on daily living, personal/social, occupational exploration, and…

Analysis of the evolution of the regulatory process in federal student aid looks at the ability of stakeholders to influence results and concerns about overregulation. Alternative regulatory approaches, considered less burdensome, are examined, and the appropriateness of using student financial aid policy to achieve social and political objectives…

Under a new plan, the federal government will pay $400 million to 42 teaching hospitals in New York over six years. In return the hospitals will cut by 20-25% the number of residents they train by 2002. The intent is to reduce drain on the Medicare Trust Fund providing graduate medical education subsidies. Other reforms are included in the plan.…

A New York University study compared effects of the Direct Student Loan and Federal Family Education Loan programs on students, families, and campus administrators and of the programs' best practices. Some administrative challenges with dual program participation were found. Reactions to the programs were largely similar and positive, but…

Analysis of the income-contingent repayment mechanism of the federal direct lending program suggests that it will be considerably more expensive than other repayment options in total interest costs for many; lead to hefty tax liabilities for some; be administratively cumbersome, vulnerable to fraud and abuse, and costly to taxpayers; and invite…

Discusses the basic economic changes and previous conservative policies that have resulted in the increase of homelessness and the decrease in the supply of affordable housing. Argues that the solution to homelessness lies with federally funded, nonprofit housing in various forms. (FMW)

Contends that contemporary trends in music education increase the emphasis on composition. Discusses the process of composition and asserts that students demonstrate their understanding of how music works through composition. Presents teaching suggestions for incorporating composition into the elementary and secondary curriculum. (CFR)

Discusses the community service requirement for high school graduation in Maryland. Contends it enhances arts instruction and highlights student accomplishments. Describes a program in which performing arts students meet the requirements through participation in concerts, art shows, and similar community-based activities. (CFR)

Discusses guidelines for providing quality direct services to Head Start families. Suggests that nonjudgmental attitudes, empathy, instruction, reinforcement, shaping, removal of barriers, contracting referral, advocacy, and other helping skills permit effective direct services. Proposes FNA (family needs assessment) as a valuable tool with which…

Addresses several issues related to federal policy and reform. Discusses the possible role of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act in promoting better outcomes for students with disabilities, and other federal policy options for achieving better educational outcomes. Argues for federal policies that balance centralized regulation and accountability…

Reviews the role of public libraries in adult literacy and lifelong learning in the 25 years since the signing of the Adult Education Act. Discusses collaborative projects with other government agencies, and the public library's unique role of welcoming patrons whatever their educational needs might be. (43 references/notes) (EA)

A pooled cross-section time series model is used to evaluate the effect of the 1977 Canadian firearms legislation on the provincial homicide rate between 1969 and 1989. Results agree with most studies that indicate no significant effect of this legislation on homicide rates. (SLD)

Outlines the structures, technologies, participants, and benefits of the proposed project, "Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Partnerships for Interactive Learning through Telecommunications," which received a U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program grant in October 1992. Project goals, timetables, and activities are listed.…

Provides a historical overview of parents as educators in ancient times and the middle ages. Discusses influential theories of child rearing in the United States and the history of parent education, particularly the focus on parent education that emerged in federal programs in the 1960s. Notes the continuing need for school-home collaboration in…