Discusses the problems confronting the Mississippi ETV network in an area where nearly half the population over 25 has never attended high school.'' (Editor)

State education programs provide a sensible approach to the special conditions existing within each State. (Author)

Tabulates information on the status of plans and programs regarding State support to nonpublic schools in 38 States. (LN)

A telephone survey of Rhode Island employers sought to determine their attitudes toward the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), CETA-trained employees, and state CETA office assistance. Employers had generally favorable impressions but expressed the need for less red tape, better ability screening, and closer monitoring of the type…

Outlines the activities of Missouri's Task Force 1990, a statewide study of educational needs in vocational-technical education, which resulted in 84 recommendations for a comprehensive state plan. (SK)

The author answers seven commonly asked questions regarding the provision of early childhood-exceptional educational need (EC-EEN) programing for children under the age of 6 as required by P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and Chapter 115 of the Wisconsin Statutes. (SBH)

A three-year project to train Michigan vision consultants regarding new role responsibilities and skills began with a needs assessment and a conference on change and the means for producing change. Future activities will center on developing administrative skills and increasing knowledge of the educational needs of visually handicapped pupils. (CL)

Describes the conditions that led to Florida's initiative in compensatory education, the legal basis of compensatory education in Florida, the care taken not to violate federal regulations, and the cost relationships between compensatory education programs and the basic program offerings of school districts. (Author/IRT)

Presents two reports, one from the National Endowment for the Humanities that discusses public-private partnerships, federal-state partnerships, and preservation and access projects, and includes a directory of state humanities councils; and one from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Programs that describes state programs,…

Describes ongoing efforts in Arizona to use the findings from a leavers' study to identify and remove barriers to self-sufficiency. Provides examples of changes in case-closing policies and in Medicaid and food stamp eligibility resulting from study findings. (Author/SLD)

A survey of 125 Virginia extension agents received 90 responses demonstrating their knowledge of yard waste management and composting. Results were used to develop public education programs and pilot projects about composting. (SK)