Discussed are the implications for public television programing of a Louis Harris survey which reports that one-third of those who regularly view the medium have a high school education or less, and one-fourth have an annual income of

The author briefly reviews the process and the future potentialities of electronic communications and states some implications for the policies of the public broadcasting system. (AK)

Suggests that rewritting a section of the FCC's rules and regulations may offer the tv industry and viewer a new kind of improved service." (Editor)

The president of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters discusses the purpose of educational communications and the directions these should take in the future. (AA)

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission talks briefly about the government's financial obligations to public broadcasting and about the noncommercial media's obligation to the public. (AA)

Although circulation of public television increased because of cable's extension, the amount of public television viewing as a portion of total TV use fell. This decrease follows no strong pattern of market characteristic, dial position, day part, or age of viewer, but does relate to the kinds of available competition. (MER)

Challenges the appropriateness of Carnegie II's commercial advertiser-oriented recommendations on audience analysis for public broadcasting. Using the life-style method which collects data on the importance of television or radio in audience members' lives is suggested. (CMV)

The purpose of this article is to examine several implementation strategies which may aid in the successful application of MBO by managers in public broadcasting. (Author)

Provides an insight into the strengths and weaknesses of television as a means of informing the public. The scientist who worked on the television series called "The Astronomers" relates what is was like to be the cowriter and science editor of the project. (KR)

Discusses how a growing number of states and school districts are using public service announcements (PSAs) to recruit students. Describes how a world-class decathlete appeared for free in a PSA for the Idaho Division of Vocational Education. (JOW)

Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings has, over the past 12 months, tackled unrest over the No Child Left Behind law, the hurricanes' impact on schools, and "Postcards from Buster." As secretary, Ms. Spellings inherited a department stung by a scandal over federal payments to the commentator Armstrong Williams for promoting the Bush…

"The Electric Company" ("TEC") television show won the hearts of children because it made learning fun. Thirty years later, the iconic show has returned with the goal of not only teaching literacy, but also numeracy (the ability to work with and understand numbers) and mathematics vocabulary in a fun, entertaining, and engaging…

Article discussed the accomplishments public broadcasting might achieve versus the limited accomplishments combined with even less motivation displayed by commercial broadcasting. (RK)

Evaluated the programs presented by the BBC and their implications for audiences. (RK)