Each year, the federal government provides billions of dollars in support for low-income families in their acquisition of housing. In this analysis, we examine how several of these subsidized housing programs, public housing and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financed housing, relate to patterns of school segregation for children. We use…

Examining problems that confront developmentally disabled persons in rural areas, this article includes the current definition of developmental disabilities, discusses preventive measures, points out some considerations to be made in the establishment of appropriate professional diagnostic and treatment services, and examines public and private…

The article gives a brief overview of the history of education for Alaska natives. It also includes a summary of various studies on dropout among Alaska native students; notes problems facing those dropouts; and notes implications for the community. The article calls for dropout research based on nonhome factors. (SB)