The short focus which follows is limited to a consideration of State support systems, specifically statewide provision for local district financing. (Author/RK)

Discusses the following topics concerning Illinois higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Nebraska higher education: the political role of the state universities; the absence of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Wisconsin higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Ohio higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Warns that the recent California decision on state school support may not improve financial problems of urban schools. (JF)

Reviews the school finance reforms in Ohio since 1975 and analyzes the state aid distribution, comparative distribution of state and local revenue, and equalization of property tax revenues. Discusses the options available to the Ohio legislature to approach distribution equity for funds currently in the system. (JW)

This study investigated the significance of viewing the authority to evaluate as an indicator of the exercise of financial control. Financial control in this investigation focuses exclusively on state financial legislation. Evaluation authority in this investigation focuses exclusively on evaluation components of such legislation. (BW)

An earlier article evaluating Massachusetts' recent long-range plan for higher education is criticized. Aspects of the plan omitted in the first article are noted, including state financing improvements, incentives for institutional action, and increased local autonomy. (MSE)

This lengthy article traces the historical development of Texas state aid and the state's school finance system, notes current revenue sources, describes the formulas and indexes now used to determine state aid, discusses district reorganization and consolidation, analyzes teacher salaries, and suggests reforms to improve the current finance…

Legal issues relating to field-based experiences in teacher education are discussed, and results of a survey of state statutes pertaining to field experience programs are given. State legislatures, institutions, and administrative agencies have not sufficiently addressed the need for providing high-quality field experiences for student teachers.…

Assesses the economic benefits derived by Texas teachers in 1978-79 from their investment in teacher education and compares Texas teachers' returns on education to those of White workers with high school or higher education degrees. Concludes that Texas teachers' investments in education were not profitable at any degree level. (Author/RW)

Outlines the steps a motivated educator can pursue to obtain a grant. Covers forming a preliminary plan of attack, researching funding sources and qualifications, identifying major sources of grant money, determining the project, forming a nonprofit corporation, publicity, and writing the proposal. (CM)

The legal provisions of each Canadian province for funding and regulating private schools are outlined. (SJL)

Discusses a study conducted by the Brookings Institution to examine community college funding patterns used in various states. Outlines findings concerning the efficiency of state funding models and examines selected study recommendations in light of optimistic and pessimistic scenarios concerning enrollment, political support, and the economy.…