Proposals granting tuition tax relief to patrons of private elementary and secondary schools have resurfaced as a prominent policy alternative. This paper reviews the tuition-tax-credit deduction policy debate, synthesizes information concerning probable costs and consequences, discusses effects on fundamental social values, and highlights…

If educational voucher plans become reality, U.S. taxpayers will find themselves supporting indoctrination and bigotry in at least some parochial school classrooms. The Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church, Quakers, Mormons, many great U.S. writers, African Americans, Native Americans, and the United Nations are disparaged or found to be…

Presents historical data to show that Joseph Chamberlain's decision in 1896 to support denominational schools, after he had campaigned against them for years, was not as abrupt as some writers have argued. (JF)

First Amendment interpretation becomes necessary when attempts are made by the State to act in a way which either inhibits or promotes religion. Reviews those cases that have had a direct impact on the questions of establishment and free exercise of religion in the schools. (Author/JF)

Replying to an earlier article, the author makes a number of assertions, including that the constitution mandates religious neutrality, not hostility, and that the liberal elite object to the views of the religious only when the views are not politically liberal. (Author/JM)

In a previous article, Eileen Wagner analyzed the "Goodall" case in which parents had unsuccessfully requested that the school district provide their deaf son with an interpreter in a parochial school. A comprehensive alternative analysis argues that Wagner understated the federal requirements with regard to providing special education…

Research findings show public schools benefit from private-school vouchers. Competition is good for learning. When public schools are faced with the possibility of large student transfers and a corresponding loss of funding, the schools make improvements both in how and what they teach. (MMU)

Lord Howard's role in founding and organizing the Education Crisis Fund was crucial to the establishment of a lasting system of Catholic elementary schools in England in the late 1800s. (Author/DN)

Private education is crucial to the vitality of this nation, and public policy should strengthen rather than diminish it. In spite of chronic complications, the nonpublic school movement has remained vigorous and strong. Over 5.3 million young people--10 percent of all elementary and secondary students--are enrolled in nonpublic institutions.…

This program, funded under Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, for eligible non-public school students in New York City consisted of corrective mathematics services and other supportive services. The supportive services were guidance, homework help and paraprofessional assistance. The program was aimed at first through twelfth graders,…

Traces the history of the tuition tax credit campaign since the 1800s. Views the Mueller v Allen decision, which allows tax credits for public and private school expenses, as a landmark Supreme Court decision and progress toward an equitable distribution of the nation's educational resources. (DMM)

Government support to private education is discussed within the context of government financing of education at all grade levels and with respect to the dilemma of balancing money and influence in educational institutions. (JH)

Discusses the present constitutional provisions regarding the teaching of religion and morality in schools in India. Traces both how the principle of State neutrality in religious education and the practice of grant-in-aid to denominational schools were evolved during the early period of British rule. (Author/WM)

The article examines the trends in private school growth and enrollments, and the concerns of private school supporters as well as those of public school boards. A review of selected literature is given and the legal status and the financing of private schools are briefly described. (Author/NQA)