Examines the present financial support of schools on a State-by-State basis. Presents evidence indicating that, although there has been little shift in State financial commitment to the schools in the last ten years, factors are now evident that could cause a rapid change in the amount of State support provided in the near future. (Author/DN)

Summarizes the research findings of the President's Commission on School Finance that led the Commission to recommend that the States, local school districts, and nonpublic agencies continue to move towards the adoption of programs of early childhood education commencing at age four and that the Federal Government provide incentives for this…

Author calls for increased state and federal aid and temporary measures to ease the local tax load. (SP)

Manpower needs should be considered by the Federal government and the educational system, with more emphasis on vocational technical education. (Author)

A summary of State action in regard to vocational education and community colleges. (Author)

A two-part article, with one author giving reasons for and the other, reasons against. (SP)

An argument to continue supporting a strong private higher education system as a companion to a strong public higher education system. (Author)

Presents seven ideas which are influencing schools: inclusiveness, school as an employing agency, partnership, new interest from industry, volunteers, accountability and relevance. (JB)

Argues for more equitable and effective public funding of private schools serving the categorical needs of learners. (Author/WD)

For the past 25 years, Medicaid, a federal-state program for low-income people who cannot afford medical care, has been an important vehicle for providing health care for poor children. Schools can help familiarize parents about Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services and refer children with suspected medical…

Discusses the impact of the June 2000 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mitchell vs. Helms, ruling that federal aid can be provided to religious schools when the aid is distributed on a neutral, per-pupil basis to students in all the district schools, public and private, secular and religious. (EMH)

Discusses how the Bensenville Community Public Library (Illinois) met the growing needs of the business community by subscribing to Infotrac's Web-based General BusinessFile. Topics include meeting the information needs of business; installing a computer station at the Chamber of Commerce; and grant funding. (LRW)

Family literacy programs are a unique component of the adult education system. They work by bringing parents with low literacy skills together with their children to learn and receive instruction, reaching a cohort of people who might not be served by other adult education programs. As parents see their children's learning increase, they are…

"Higher Education Counts" is the annual accountability report on Connecticut's state system of higher education, as required under Connecticut General Statutes Section 10a-6a. The report contains accountability measures developed through the Performance Measures Task Force and approved by the Board of Governors for Higher Education. The…

This book presents a rationale for developing new approaches to conceptualizing the costs associated with the implementation and operation of models supporting comprehensive, community-based support systems (CCBSS) for children. CCBSS are broad-based approaches that have no single model or specification for reform; the configuration of the model…