Twelve national reports on the current state of education in the United States are summarized. Summaries include identification of the theme of the report; major recommendations; implications for schools, colleges, and departments of education; and government and institutional responsibilities in funding and administration. The following reports are included: (1) "Merit Pay Task Force Report"; (2) "A Nation at Risk"; (3) "Paideia Proposal 1982" and "Paideia Problems and Possibilities 1983"; (4) "Meeting the Need for Quality: Action in the South"; (5) "Action for Excellence"; (6) "Making the Grade"; (7) "High School"; (8) "Academic Preparation for College"; (9) "Educating Americans for the 21st Century"; (10) "Educational Reform: A Response from Educational Leaders"; (11) "A Place Called School"; and (12) "The Condition of Teaching: A State by State Analysis." (JD)