Reviews the role of foundations in public education over the past 30 years, concentrating on 4 broad areas: research, technology and things, people, and curriculum and school improvement. Foundations now see that a relationship exists between education and other services for children and that a holistic approach to school improvement is needed.…

Reports results of Ford Foundation's $30 million dollar effort to improve public schools during the decade of the 1960's. Copies of article are available from: The Office of Reports, Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, New York, New York, 10017. (DS)

In recent years the focus on accountability and governance in public education has shifted from the individual class and teacher to individual schools and staffs. By the way he applies and coordinates his school's available resources, the principal determines the product of his school, the departing pupil. More effective education is becoming…