Describes some programs that qualify to receive financial support under Part B of the Vocational Education Act. Their objective is to train people for gainful employment in occupations that do not require a college degree. (Author/RK)

The Arts and Humanities Staff awards money to state and local education agencies for art education programs; it also monitors the projects and receives the financial and performance reports. (Author/RK)

A description is given of how one school district went about solving its problems. (CK)

A program designed to upgrade the quality of life of low income people in urban and rural areas is described. (CK)

This interview with the comptroller for the U.S. Department of Education focuses on efforts to improve credit management and debt collection. Topics discussed are the credit management initiative, the extent of the problem, improvements, the Housing and Facilities Loan Program, and the significance of the Debt Collection Act of 1982. (JOW)

An advisor to the president offers a discussion of New Federalism's potential effect on education. (SK)

The President speaks of the principles which guide the Reagan Administration's education policies, and specifically discusses the proposed tuition tax credits for parents who send their children to private schools. The President also discusses proposed aid to human services programs which help the elderly and the poor. (CT)

Russia's launching in 1957 of the first man-made satellite helped to set in motion a sweeping overhaul of American education. (Editor)

Gives a brief summary of the newly-enacted Federal Law entitled the Education Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-318). (GB)

Article detailed the money being spent on programs designed to give students the opportunity to work at jobs closely related to their career goals, individual interests, or academic fields of study. (Author/RK)

Points out that education is the only area where tax monies must be spent in a government agency. Indicates that Medicare can be used in a private hospital, social security can be spent anywhere, and food stamps do not have to be used in a government store. (JOW)

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)