Researchers asked chief state school officers in 50 states and 6 territories about their opinions of the essential components of community education, their perceptions of current and future state department roles in community education development, and their recommendations for implementation of the state roles. The 51 respondents ranked the three…

The role of state departments of education (SDEs) is changing because of changes in patterns and demands in the administration of education. Three trends are easily identifiable--school consolidation, increased school district autonomy, and the demand for accountability. There is substantial evidence that SDEs have not readily adjusted to these…

This statistical portion of the 1966-1967 annual report on Indian education in the state schools of Wisconsin contains data concerning total enrollment, attendance, number of Indian graduates, expenditures under Johnson-O'Malley contracts, and rate of school taxes. The Indian Education Fund Financial Statement is presented, as well as a…

This report measures discrimination based on sex at the 20 institutions composing the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Following introductory material, chapter two reviews the status' of women in the administration with emphasis on rank, profiles, sex typing, and discriminatory practices. Chapter three reviews the status of women faculty…

This report on higher education finance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is divided into six sections. Section one deals with state support for higher education, and whether the state should give greater attention to the private sector than it has in the past. The question of whether the state could support substantial additional costs of…

California's existing system of providing majority access to community colleges for all who desire to enter public higher education and limited access at the freshman level to the California State University and Colleges and to the University of California appears to be effective. The community colleges are well equipped to meet the needs that…

The study was undertaken to provide management and program development services for the relocation of the pupils attending a residential school for educable mentally handicapped. The stated goal of the new center (Minnesota Learning Center) is the preparation of residents to assume a community living role independent of the institution. Four…

This speech provides a cursory discussion of the experiences of mayors and governors with the general revenue sharing program for States and municipalities and examines the possible implications of these experiences for special educational revenue sharing. The author suggests that fewer dollars will be available to local school districts if the…

This discussion treats the state-owned institutions of Pennsyvania as an educational system. Justification for such a view is traced in the historical roots, legal and functional development, and current mission of these institutions. To assess the effectiveness of this system, enrollment patterns and degree output are examined, first in…

This booklet is designed to provide school board members, school district voters, and other interested individuals with a basic understanding of New York's system for the distribution of state aid to school districts. Although the booklet provides a fairly complete outline of New York's school finance plan, it is not a detailed technical guide to…

The Connecticut statewide plan to facilitate the implementation of career education programs at the local level is discussed. Various forms of assistance offered by the State for this purpose are presented. (EC)

Changes in constitutional doctrine and a number of recent Supreme Court decisions suggest that an equal protection challenge to the fiscally motivated shutdown of a public education program would be well founded. (Author)

"T & E" (Thorough and Efficient Education) requires that New Jersey's schools set standards that will be functional and continuous. Here is an educationally viable approach to handle what has become a "political" issue. (Editor/RK)

Between 1982-83 and 1986-87 states boosted aid for public elementary and secondary schools by 41 percent. Variation among the states is due to enrollment changes, fiscal conditions, and priorities. A chart shows percents of revenue increases (state, local, and federal) and enrollment changes by state. (MLF)

This paper analyzes obstacles to educational equity by focusing on state policies and local actions in Massachusetts from 1978 to 1983. Three obstacles are examined in particular: conflicting state-level priorities, the tax revolt movement, and local autonomy. (TE)