Although the public school choice plan implemented in Richmond, California, in 1987 through 1990 received much favorable publicity, the school district filed for bankruptcy in 1991. This paper describes the plan and the events preceding financial collapse and presents data on student absenteeism, dropout rates, test scores, and school…

Although the Perkins Act was intended to expand access to vocational education for at risk populations and improve program quality, the regulatory and implementation process has done little to translate these goals into effective programs and services. This testimony presents findings and recommendations for reforming high school and postsecondary…