This report addresses concerns that the Department of Education may have erroneously made overpayments of as much as $400 million to schools participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP) during the Department's conversion to a new computerized payment system. The investigation found that because the transition to the new…

This report provides basic information about some 140 federal programs and tax provisions affecting children and their families. It contains brief descriptions of each program/tax rule, participation and funding information (to the extent available), and table summaries of selected program characteristics, such as how benefits and services are…

Examines the bureaucratic structure of the U.S. Office of Education, the trend toward transferring key decisionmaking power out of the bureaucracy and back to the State and local levels, and federal impoundment of education funds appropriated by Congress. (Author/DN)

Describes three new rulings on Title I -- two administrative and one legislative -- that mean changes in procedures for granting federal aid for compensatory education. The administrative rulings have to do with comparability and with auditing for recovery of misspent'' funds. The legislative ruling concerns the use of census data to determine…

Presents a report of the problems, the planning, and the proposed activities of the New Brunswick, New Jersey, application for grants to attack the racial isolation of their community. Describes how three New Brunswick organizations applied for and received grant money. (Author/DN)

The Waterville, Maine High School Media Center, an ESEA Title III project, was studied to determine the effect it had had on Maine schools. Questionnaires were sent to superintendents and state librarians. This article reports the results. (SJ)

A calendar of October and November providing a rundown of developments affecting federal programs and issues in which school administrators have direct interest. (Author/JN)

A factual report which corrects many of the myths and misinformation surrounding the largest public assistance program aid to families with dependent children. (Author)

The new director of the National Institute of Education, Thomas K. Glennan, Jr., describes the institute and its functions. (PG)

To help struggling two-year and four-year colleges reach a higher level of academic excellence, the Strengthening Developing Institutions Program supports projects to create special curriculums, upgrade faculties, improve administrative abilities, and expand student services. (Author)

Discusses a new set of indirect cost accounting procedures which must be followed by school districts wishing to recover any indirect costs of administering federal grants and contracts. Also discusses the amount of indirect costs that may be recovered, computing indirect costs, classifying project costs, and restricted grants. (Author/DN)

Environmentalists lobby points out that hazards which may result from mistakes in proposed fast breeder reactor for additional energy can be detrimental for mankind. Such projects must be carefully planned and cautiously executed. (PS)

Describes the Second National Foster Parent Conference, under the sponsorship of HEW's Office of Child Development, which developed the National Foster Parent Association. (MB)

Article lists federal government actions regarding vocational education and urges adoption of an affirmative action plan by educators. (SP)

Summary of what's new in 17 Federal projects of prime interest to school administrators. (Author)