Discussion of the development of educational radio focuses on high school radio stations. Problems with determining an accurate number of high school radio stations are considered; and the history of one station in Buffalo (Missouri), KBFL, is described, including details of the two-year broadcasting curriculum, funding, and job placement…

Traces the development and institutionalization of educational research in Quebec since the 1950s. Describes the types of institutions carrying out educational research and research training; federal and provincial sources of research funding; and research themes, content, strengths, and weaknesses in recent years. (SV)

Documents the need for seamless funding of child-care services, which allows families to move between child-care services that are funded through different sources without a disruption in service or a need to change providers. Describes the process undertaken by the state of New York to implement such a funding system. (MDM)

Defines "planned giving" in terms of gifts large enough to require the assistance of the donor's financial advisers to consider and conclude them. Provides examples of planned gifts received by community colleges. Explains sources of resistance of planned giving on campus, and underscores benefits. (DMM)

Notes differences between American and British contexts and formulations of adoption payments. Highlights key findings from a research project that evaluated the impact of adoption allowances in Scotland. Gives particular attention to children's views about being adopted with financial help. (GH)

The concluding statement by participants in the 1990 Wolf Trap Conference on Academic Freedom and Artistic Expression (Virginia, April 29-May 1) proposes policies to assist institutions in responding to issues of accountability, audience, and public funding arising from presentation of artistic works to the public in a manner that preserves…

New fund-raising campaigns at Columbia and Cornell Universities (New York) are setting records in fund-raising goals. Columbia is also involved in belt-tightening measures such as phasing out its School of Library Service. Cornell's drive is expected to be followed by others: Yale, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania. (DB)

Notes that financing care of patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has reached crisis proportions. Discusses how components of U.S. health care financing system attempt to minimize their financial exposure to AIDS. Presents remedies that have been suggested in literature. Points out flaws in current system for dealing with…

Legislative and structural changes threaten education and training for women in Britain. Financial support, child care, and supportive institutional atmosphere are needed to help women make the transition from informal reentry courses to formal education and training. (SK)

Drawing on a three-year study of the I Have a Dream (IHAD) program, examined whether personalized philanthropic programs can build bridges across social class and racial and ethnic divides. Considers the significance of the philanthropists' personal involvement for themselves and for those they are trying to help. (Author/SLD)

A study shows adult guidance services in Fife, Scotland, responding to changing labor market conditions with a well-developed infrastructure and network. Although the skills-development model dominates the agenda of external funders, Fife providers tend toward personal development and social learning as the focus of adult guidance. (SK)

A national survey of 48 state coordinators evaluated use of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver to fund supported-employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Very low utilization was found, primarily due to limits on eligibility. Low reimbursement rates to provider agencies and disinterest of providers in using…

Discussion of digitizing an archive's photograph collection focuses on the FEAR method (Funding, Equipment/Expertise, Approach, and Rationale). Topics include whether digitization is an appropriate choice; formulating objectives; file format and compression; storage alternatives, including CD-ROM; and outsourcing. (LRW)

Although commercial funding supports much continuing medical education, there is a public perception that funders may influence physician behavior. Solutions include having multiple grantors for continuing education activities, establishing clear standards for grantor behavior, and prohibiting commercial support for related social activities. (SK)

A 5-year evaluation revealed positive outcomes of two nursing continuing education programs: a sabbatical program providing funding for completion of education/research projects and a nursing scholar program funding professional development. Knowledge and skills increased and the hospital practice environment was improved. (SK)