This study focuses on how Wisconsin built up work requirements in Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) prior to both Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It suggests that Wisconsin is an example to other states and that Wisconsin provides a good test of the top-down hypothesis about the implementation…

This document reports the Research and Development Funding and Performance by Nonprofit Organizations for fiscal years of 1996-1997. Two different questionnaires were used to collect data on the research and development activities of nonprofit organizations. Sections include: (1) Detailed Statistical Tables: Nonprofit Performers of Research and…

This brief clarifies the U.S. system for indirect cost reimbursements to universities for research. In Canada the system of research support derives from historical decisions on federal-provincial roles, and the responsibilities and mechanisms for funding indirect costs is less than clear. When this issue is raised, comparisons with the U.S.…

This document reports the statistical data of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions for Fiscal Year 1998, in accordance with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Act of 1950. The data presented in these tables cover all categories of direct federal science and engineering (S&E) support…

You have researched and can demonstrate a real need for the program you have conceptualized. You have an idea of what you want the project or program to look like and you believe that the proposal will show that by investing in this type of work you can achieve some very real and tangible results. There are many resources available that can help…

Analysed are analysis trends in fund-raising which affect agencies serving blind people. (Author)

A look at how KECT-TV, St. Louis, uses viewer enrollment and involvement in order to gain support of the public television station. (Author/HB)

Article serves to provide audiovisual specialists with background information about ESAA-TV, and then briefly discusses the specific programing now in planning or production as the result of the first year's Emergency School Aid Act television grants. (Author)

Some have proposed funding of library services through user fees, but their assumptions are anachronistic and wrong. Rather, drastic changes need to be in the direction of more public support. (CH)

The author believes private colleges will be able to lead India back to educational excellence. (PG)

Reviews four court rulings which establish freedom of the press for collegiate publications, and an Internal Revenue Service ruling that campus newspapers may endorse political candidates. (RB)

With a new director and new direction, HEW's Office of Environmental Education is offering expertise and making grants to stimulate educational programs. Also, resource materials are being made available, successful programs are translated into other areas, and technical assistance is possible. Outstanding programs are summarized. (BL)

The efforts of 11 early governors contributed to the development and improvement of Tennessee education. (NQ)