The care and education of young children in the United States is supported by nearly $40 billion yearly from a variety of sources at the federal, state, and local levels. Even so, about a quarter of 4-year-olds and half of 3-year-olds do not attend preschool, and many of those who do attend receive only poor quality services. Some programs are of…

U.S. educators and policymakers are concerned about the poor performance of the public schools, particularly schools that serve students from low-income families. Although education is primarily a state function, the federal government also has a longstanding interest in improving education for disadvantaged students, and it targets funding to…

The purpose of the publication is to provide a listing of the projects supported during FY 1974 in each State through grants and contracts funded by the States under section 142(d) of Part D of the Vocational Education Amendments Act of 1968. The listing, which is arranged alphabetically by State, shows the title of each project, the name of the…

Summarized are the findings of a nationwide survey conducted in 1975 to determine the status of industrial arts in States' plans during the first year of industrial arts programs' eligibility for inclusion in vocational education funding. Thirty-eight States included industrial arts in their vocational education plan. (AJ)

In this directory, New York City school district programs funded under various Congressional Acts on education are described. Programs listed fall under, among others: the Adult Education Act of 1966, the Comprehensive Employment Training Act, the Economic Opportunity Act, the Education Development Act, and the Elementary and Secondary Education…

Discusses the effect of recent court decisions on the role of the state in school support. (JF)

Discusses the implication of recent court cases on federal and state funding of education. (JF)

This manual provides a guide to State administrators on the meanings, implications and practices involved in the Title III legislation and legislative changes accompanying it. A base for building accountability into projects and programs is included to assist State educational agencies in their role as educational change agents. The manual is…

Cooperative education, said to be a "sleeping giant" in vocational education, received special authorization in Public Law 90 576 and was made a priority in vocational education. This publication summarizes information to assist the states in planning development of cooperative vocational education: definitions, funding sources, program…

Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 was enacted by Congress to provide Federal funds to strengthen the community service capability of colleges and universities to assist the people in the solution of community problems, with particular emphasis on urban and suburban problems. Tennessee's major program emphases under Title I since 1972…

This report discusses the findings from two case studies of state use of discretionary funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. The two states involved in the study were Michigan and Wisconsin. Documents and interviews were used to gather detailed descriptive information from both states regarding: (1) the…

The document presents a status report and summary of State advisory councils on adult education. It is not restricted to those councils using Federal funds, but reports on all adult education advisory activities at the State level from the 50 States and other possessions and territories. Pertinent portions from the Adult Education Act concerning…

The Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services (DECS) received funding under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 to develop a state plan for assuring access to a free and appropriate education for homeless children and youth. A second-year grant was to be made to DECS upon submission of a state plan to the U.S.…

Maintains that a more thorough understanding of the complex relationship between state government and local schools would greatly benefit arts educators. Presents an examination of the structure of this relationship in Massachusetts as a model. Examines government funding, staffing, delegation of powers, and various shared responsibilities. (MJP)