Under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Congress established the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to expand health insurance coverage to uninsured low-income children. This report summarizes the major findings of the first year of a national evaluation of SCHIP. Following a summary of major findings, the report examines state…

Noting that the past decade has seen a rapid increase in the number of out-of-school time and community school initiatives and that finding funding for these initiatives remains a challenge to their success, this strategy brief discusses the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) as an important long-term source of funding. The brief provides an…

Some of the background leading up to the present confusion in attitudes to, and funding for, vocational education is discussed. The American Vocational Association is preparing to put pressure on Congress for greatly increased funding both now and when the Vocational Education Act expires in 1975. (SA)

Since the junior college capital fund requirements are a part of the total higher education budget of the state, says the author, a great deal of analysis is required in order to allocate the funds where they will satisfy the greatest need. (Author/RK)

The Federal Government's current attitude toward public education is not conducive to adequate funding for education or to efficient expenditure of those monies which it provides. More important, it is a barrier to the orderly delivery of educational services and shortchanges both school children and taxpayers. (Author/JN)

The status of science and scientists has changed. Sources of support such as the government, industry, and private foundations have been reduced. (DF)

Fourteen special five-week summer programs for 1,300 migrant children are helping them develop self-sufficiency and self-esteem as well as gain basic skills in language development. (Editor)

The problems of decreasing enrollment in Catholic schools can not be solved by public aid; church leaders must close inefficient schools and consolidate the system to preserve the option of Catholic education". (Author/SP)

Author, Associate Commissioner for Federal-State Relations, U. S. Office of Education, discusses government's role in fulfilling society's need for an educated citizenry. (MB)

Legislative and education groups in New Mexico should develop approaches for kindergarten programs. (MF)