Discusses the evolving federal role in education and relates it to the New Federalism. He sees government as having five roles in relation to education. They involve protection of civil rights; leadership, advocacy, and constructive criticism; educational research and development; capacity building; and strengthening of research capabilities. (CT)

The federal role in the teaching of entrepreneurship skills development in the public schools is one of advocacy and leadership and one that will assist states and local education agencies to infuse and include entrepreneurship skills training into broad occupational program areas, career awareness, general training, and specific skills training.…

In this address to educational policy makers attending the National Forum on Excellence in Education, the United States Secretary of Education outlines his perceptions of the responsibilities of those responding to the challenge to renew and reform American education. Discussion focuses on the responsibilities of governors, state legislative…

Drawn from speeches, interviews, and hearings, these statements by Secretary of Education, T. H. Bell, address a broad range of issues involving the federal role in education. Quotations are grouped for 1983 and 1982 and include such topics as accreditation, black colleges, civil rights, consumer and vocational education, excellence in education,…