From the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

From the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

A survey of vice presidents of major midwest public universities reveals concern about rising costs in higher education. Administrators favored financial aid partnerships between federal and state governments and business and industry. Although enrollments are steady and public support high, legislators tend to ignore higher education. (PB)

Michigan's ex-governor discusses (1) the impact of the Reagan administration's budget proposals on State social service programs and their implications for the State role concerning such programs, and (2) the need for state governments to negotiate strongly with the Federal government on proposed policy changes to protect the interests of the…

Analyzes factors affecting whether the relationship between taxing formulas and the provision of postsecondary education subsidies in the United States results in redistribution of income from the poor to the rich or vice versa. An examination of the effects of these factors in Britain fails to resolve the question. (PGD)

The senator explains the basic concepts of New Federalism, including a rethinking of responsibilities and intergovernmental relations and a reconsideration of the role of state and local government. (SK)

Discusses four themes in the efforts to secure public support for private education: (1) to save private schools from disappearing; (2) to preserve benefits already received; (3) to gain benefits wrongfully denied; and (4) to effect reform via support for private schools. (JOW)

Two shortcomings in the implementation of guaranteed tax base or equalization formulas--limitations on state equalization aid and inaccurate portrayal of fiscal capacity--can maintain or increase financial disparities among school districts. Data on Michigan districts illustrate how inaccurate fiscal measurement expanded existing disparities…

When requesting funds to serve students who are disadvantaged, local education agencies should describe the criteria for selecting students, and the types of programs and services to be offered. State staff will then be able to determine adequately which target populations are being served in the state. (CT)

Summarizes the findings of an Educational Testing Service study on the effectiveness of New Jersey's 1976 state reforms to equalize school taxes and to provide a "Thorough and Efficient" education. (SJL)

The Association of American Medical Colleges' annual survey of financial and general operating data for the university-owned members of the Council of Teaching Hospitals is presented. The fiscal 1979 survey questions were selected to enhance continuity and comparability with the previous survey years. (MLW)

The Reagan administration in California used what some considered inflammatory rhetoric and seemed rigid, but in actual dealings it impressed many observers as flexible and willing to compromise. (Author/IRT)

The increasing tendency in North Carolina to support school expenditures from local revenues may be leading to greater disparities in financing from one school district to another. (Author/IRT)

U.S. Secretary of Education, Terrel Bell, is interviewed. Topics include the effect of the economy on the nation's educational future, the Reagan Administration's stand, state education budget cuts, federal regulation of the nation's schools, and reorganization of the Education Department. (CT)

Offers arguments that can be utilized in seeking an injunction to end a teacher strike. (Author/WD)