Current governmental emphasis in education is aimed primarily at the pre-college or postsecondary levels; while the future of higher education appears to be in doubt. (Author/JN)

Examines the implementation of Short-Lived Unanticipated Grants (SLUG) in Connecticut to determine to what extent the political process distorted the reform. Describes the SLUG proposal and its estimation in the median-voter model. Describes evidence of special-interest behavior of the school bureaucracy. Questions use of median-voter model to…

It is a difficult time for policymakers, business leaders, and education leaders to think about ways to increase the numbers of students graduating from high school prepared for college and the work force when their focus is on reducing budgets. But now is the best time to plan for the future. Now is the time to explore programs that may bear…

This report discusses the current federal role in career education under the Career Education Incentive Act (PL 95-207), which authorizes a federal formula grant program to states and to two national discretionary grant programs. An introduction explains the purpose of the Act, which is to make education as preparation for work a primary…

In recent years much attention has been focused on the subject of financial aid to college students. This report from the Board of Regents in New York is divided into two parts: a review of the current state programs and a study of the socioeconomic characteristics of current scholar incentive award holders and how they finance their education.…

The promotion of research and training by various philanthropic foundations served a crucial function for the development of science in the United States. A historical review and assessment of their programs and personnel are presented. (LBH)

How can indigenous evaluators implement culturally competent models in First Nations communities while ensuring that government grant evaluation requirements are met? Through describing the challenges in one tribal community in the United States, this article will discuss how American Indian/Alaska Native substance abuse prevention programs are…

Cites examples of use of the leverage of the government dollar to manipulate for vindictive or political purposes. Examples include the proposed health manpower legislation and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. (GS)

Briefly described are 15 projects originally funded by the State of Maine as early childhood education plans, subsequently evaluated as successful and instituted by local units as part of a regular school program. After each program description, the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of contact persons are provided. (RH)

The purpose of this paper was to examine the procedures a state may use to implement a teacher incentive program to recruit individuals into the profession. This paper describes the selection and monitoring process Missouri uses to implement its state incentive program. The intent of the Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship program is to attract…

A project examining the need for change in children's television environment and for the establishment of a grant-making organization designed to address the needs of the children's broadcasting environment consulted a variety of interests, insights, and divergent viewpoints. Research studies, government documents, books, professional journals,…

Relates temporary employment subsidies (TES) to other forms of assistance to industry and examines the three main classes of TES that have been developed: those concerned with job retention, job creation, and investment inducements. Considers possible limitations in TES use and discusses the economic rationales advanced for them. (CT)

Although the federal government dedicated nearly $40 billion to funding student loans in 2006, only 60 percent of potential students from low-income families attend college, compared with 90 percent from high-income families. This paper argues that enrollment rates are lower than they could be because potential students undervalue loan subsidies,…

Each year, recipients of the Manpower Administration doctoral dissertation grants for manpower researchers discuss their research findings at a conference in Washington, D.C. In addition to serving as forums for the interchange of ideas, these conferences also provide an opportunity for participants to meet their peers and experienced manpower…

This pamphlet outlines programs to date of Federal agencies that provide funds for day care projects. Developed by the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor, these programs are federally funded by seven agencies: (1) Department of Agriculture, (2) Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, (3) Department of Housing and Urban…