An advisor to the president offers a discussion of New Federalism's potential effect on education. (SK)

The former secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare discusses his opposition to the creation of a separate department of education and describes how the Carter administration pushed the legislation through Congress. (JOW)

Suggests that public education should be a responsibility of local school districts and state governments and that we should be less pessimistic about public education achievement in America. (JOW)

The text of a presidential radio address outlines several Administration proposals for improving the educational system. (SK)

Indicates that the American public education system is living on capital of the past. Since our public school system is a product of the 19th century, we must decide whether to adapt it to the 21st century or scrap it in favor of a successor institution. (JOW)

Indicates that teachers have not been given the support they need to do an important and difficult job and that not enough has been expected from them. Stresses that while money is not a primary problem, educational funds have been misallocated. (JOW)

The frequency and intensity of public debates about American education are partially explained by commitment to decentralized governance of educational institutions. Though educational achievements have been significant, the tendency toward decentralization and diversity has intensified disputes over education. (SK)

An interview with Leroy Hay, the 1983 Teacher of the Year, covers the role of the federal government in education, master teachers, the image of teachers, and the effects of computers on children and education. (JOW)

Discusses federal involvement in education (control of public schools, federal funding, federal regulations, increase in regulatory behavior, specification of funding for vocational education, and judicial involvement). The New Federalism in education is examined in terms of policy moves by the executive branch of the government and the trends in…

Discusses the local school board and school district perspective on how to achieve educational reform. Expresses a firm belief in local control of schools, i.e., self-government. (JOW)

The author discusses what he sees as a decline of democratic values caused by the dominance of cultural relativism in the teaching of social studies for the last 50 years. (SK)

This report stresses that postsecondary continuing education should be linked to the training and retraining of the work force, taking into account the demographic, technological, and economic trends affecting education and the workplace. (SK)

The Secretary of Education discusses the changes in federal education assistance in the roles federal, state, and local governments play in the control of education. (SK)

Explains why stronger ties between business/industry and universities are important for the advancement of research and development. Stresses the need for increased understanding of each party's role. (SK)

The senator explains the basic concepts of New Federalism, including a rethinking of responsibilities and intergovernmental relations and a reconsideration of the role of state and local government. (SK)