Three reports on the state's licensure of private institutions and reliance on non-governmental accreditation are presented. They include: (1) Recommendations for Revising the Private Postsecondary Education Act of 1977 (the Private Postsecondary Education enterprise, findings of the California Postsecondary Education Commission's two previous…

At least 21 states have passed or are considering legislation to expand public school choice. The reasons for increasing students' options vary as do the forms of available choices. Some options currently in use are interdistrict choice; second-chance plans; postsecondary enrollment options; intradistrict choice; and magnet, state-supported…

This discussion of articulation sees community colleges operating as the pivotal point between the "feeder" secondary schools and the "receiver" four-year colleges, emphasizing some of the difficulties inherent in this position and some of the programs undertaken by community colleges to improve the articulation process. The first section of the…

This book presents a brief description and analysis of the activity of State governments in making educational policy during the past two years. The following three trends are cited as important in the States' increased role: (1) increased State spending on education relative to Federal and local spending; (2) court ordered school finance reform…

This report shows how and why state governments must take the lead in solving the debilitating problems of high risk youth. These young persons will fail to become productive citizens without special interventions to improve their educational, occupational, and social skills. The basic problem is defined and research on effective responses is…

The radical restructuring of Alaska's public higher education system, brought on by Alaska's 1986 economic collapse, is described. It is significant because it is the most dramatic general funding reduction to an entire state public higher education system since World War II. Six sections discuss the following: (1) introduction to the University…

In this report on improving education in Michigan, a brief analysis is first presented of the educational trends in the state and factors affecting the teacher shortage. Recommendations for future action include: (1) financial investment by the State in teachers and teacher education; (2) recruiting the most committed, caring, and talented…

National statistics reported in recent studies of educational quality and information gathered by the Nevada Governor's Commission on Educational Excellence both show disturbing trends in educational performance, despite some positive indications. Among recent signs of improvement in Nevada are the recognition of some Nevada schools as outstanding…

As might be expected with programs involving the distribution of large amounts of money, problems have developed in the operation of the federal student financial aid programs in postsecondary education. The study reported here was undertaken in 1976 to provide: (1) an in-depth profile of the strengths and weaknesses of the laws and enforcement…

Analyzed are certain societal factors--political, demographic, financial, public relations, student profiles, and mission statements as they have influenced the growth of Castleton State College since becoming a member of the Vermont State College system in 1961. Data for the study were gathered from a literature review of one of the daily…

The Kansas state plan for FY 1979 includes information on the following topics: full educational opportunities goal, policy on priorities, child identification, personnel development, individualized education program, procedural safeguards, least restrictive environment, protection in evaluation procedures, participation of private school…

Policy decisions facing the California legislature and the Governor concerning the State's role in private postsecondary education are at the heart of this report. Described are the existing problems in the operation and effectiveness of California's "Education Code," which regulates these institutions. Chapters include: an introduction;…

AMONG THE MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WERE--(1) A PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED TO ADVISE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION. (2) CERTIFICATION STANDARDS SHOULD PERMIT THE SUBSTITUTION OF STATE-APPROVED INSERVICE PROGRAMS FOR SOME CREDITS…

The interaction of public assistance and student aid is examined, and the effects of these uncoordinated yet overlapping programs on individuals enrolling in postsecondary education programs are assessed. Focus is on the major financial support program, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and the most important student aid program,…

Fourth in a series, this report provides a descriptive and analytical review of legislation affecting community and junior colleges which has been introduced or enacted during 1978. It includes factual information on the bills as reported by the states as well as an interpretative evaluation and synthesis of major developments. Legislation is…