Discusses philanthropy and President Bush's America 2000 education reform package, suggesting its focus on the economic imperative of education is insufficient regarding U.S. ethical, social, and spiritual challenges. It notes philanthropy must calibrate its efforts to widen the discourse of reform and reinvigorate a sense of community in U.S.…

Describes how the San Diego Unified School District has worked with numerous philanthropic organizations for educational reform and provides suggestions for school districts and foundations interested in working together for public school reform. Provides pertinent information on the foundations that worked with San Diego. (SM)

In the 1930s, educational leaders in New Mexico turned to the General Education Board (originally created to assist southern African-American students) for philanthropic aid, envisioning reforms geared to the needs of Hispanic students. The board's sponsorship allowed great latitude to some very innovative educators who were sensitive to cultural…

Presents a number of brief reports on the latest trends and current circumstances surrounding African American progress in higher education. Discussions include an analysis of financial barriers, Harvard's push for diversification, academic citation systems and black scholarship, and the 1993 court ruling on Dr. Leonard Jeffries and Afrocentrism.…

Discusses the Golden Rule Insurance Company's educational choice program which assists lower-income families in sending children to private/church schools. Identifies benefits (e.g., introduction of public school choice plan, and families' sense of control over future). Answers criticisms (e.g., destroying public school system, racial motivation,…

Presents a guide for community college fund raising. Discusses organizational principles and structural models; operational concerns such as stewardship of funds, information dissemination, and donor research; and the importance of presidential support, institutional reputation and environment, and experienced grants managers. Includes practical…

A study that was the first systematic attempt to develop guidelines for comparing college fund-raising costs was conducted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the National Association of College and University Business Officers. The figures in the study cover the period 1986-88. (MLW)

Describes the accomplishments and distinguishing features of California's Healthy Start Program, a statewide, school-linked initiative to provide health and human services support to children and their families at the local level. (MDM)

Reports on a $1 billion dollar grant from Bill and Melinda Gates to send 20,000 low-income minority students to college. The Gates Millenium Scholars Program will require students to demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in college. A list of the largest private gifts to higher education since 1967 is also provided. (DB)

States that the increasingly unrestricted growth of competition places national public institutions of education under escalating pressure. Notes that creeping privatization is passing more costs of education onto the citizen. Argues that this internationally subversive process is seldom critically addressed but is instead dominated by a high-brow…

Examines several education-reform programs supported by the International Business Machines corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina, discussing a typology of corporate involvement, the complexities of corporate involvement, and the benefits and dangers of corporate involvement. Explains that most corporate involvement is very helpful, though some…

Discusses the creation of an Employer Child Care Council and its Quality Child Care Initiative, a comprehensive plan to improve the care and education of the county's children by generating support from the business community for the accreditation of quality child care programs. Also outlines the council's strategies for successfully implementing…

To ease fiscal strain, many school districts employ alternative fund-raising initiatives. They are forming local foundations or booster clubs, soliciting businesses or volunteers for in-kind donations, selling and leasing services and facilities, generating investment income, collecting user fees, cooperating with social service providers,…

Outlines the clearest case of "de-skilling" to be found in education: the situation in California, where legislators and businessmen decide exactly how and with what methods and materials reading is to be taught, exactly what professional development activities are sanctioned and which shall not be mentioned, with this stamping out of…

Discusses new trends in community college fund raising from private sources. Suggests that although role of fundraiser has been added to the job descriptions of many community college presidents, there is little data to guide them successfully in performing their tasks. Contains 13 references. (AUTH/NB)