The East Central Europe Information Exchange collects and disseminates information on exchange and training programs undertaken with American private and governmental funding. This study focused on programs related to democratization and civil society. An introductory section defines the parameters, background, and research methodology; lists the…

The author describes the structure of the Hungarian public school system and the impact that urbanization is having on local control and educational quality. Attempts by urban schools to strengthen school-community relationships and to coordinate with other educational and cultural institutions are noted. (SJL)