The stenographic record of testimony by five students, one mother, and one former teacher before the House Committee on Education and Labor hearings on amendments to the National School Lunch Act. (JM)

Offers the New Jersey State Adult Basic Education Program as a model for other states. Article gives a thorough outline of the New Jersey program. (GB)

Discusses possible future trends in educational finance following the California court decision in Serrano vs Priest. (JF)

The scope of the New Jersey program covers physical exams, immunizations, dental services, nutritional services, psychological evaluation, and eye exams. (CJ)

Discusses the phenomenon of interstate cooperation programs among institutions. These voluntary activities in public services and education work with Washington, yet preserve their identities as state programs. (MK)

Describes secondary curriculum revision to develop skills and understandings which relate to a family of occupational fields. The outcome should be preparation for the next step: on-the-job training, community college, 4-year college, etc. (JK)

The Illinois State Board of Education provides a summary of its recommendations for improved practices in the areas of preparation, selection, performance, and staff development of educational personnel. (FL)

Reports results of statewide studies in Minnesota to determine curriculum goals and desired outcomes for secondary home economics. The conceptual frameworks of home and family are outlined, and a list of content areas and essential learner outcomes for each is provided. (SK)

Through a retrospective study, the methods of investigative journalism are analyzed as they are applied to a statewide evaluation of student achievement and to a local school evaluation of new student registration procedures. The benefits and shortcomings of the journalistic approach are illustrated. (Author/AL)