The author argues that faith schools serve to exacerbate existing divisions in society and are therefore a threat to social cohesion. In many parts of Britain where segregation is already a reality, "faith" has now become another word for "race". Ethnic groups are not evenly spread between the religions, creating a situation…

The text of a Washington Post editorial which opposes President Reagan's tuition tax credit bill and a response from Edwin Meese, III, counselor to the President, are reprinted. (JOW)

Presents the authors' defense of their report "Public and Private Schools." The authors evaluate criticism of report findings in three areas: governance in schools, cognitive outcomes in public and private schools, and the segregative impact of private schools. (AM)

Criticizes the conclusion in the Coleman, Hoffer and Kilgore study "Public and Private Schools" that private schooling does not affect overall racial segregation in American schools. The authors discuss four flaws in the research methodology that make its conclusions invalid. (AM)

States that the presence of Muslims in British schools is being used to justify the secularization of assemblies and other school routines. Notes that such secularization is against the wishes of most Muslims. Argues that Muslims need to disseminate their views more widely and effectively to gain a more sympathetic hearing of their position. (GEA)

Differences in disciplinary climate, academic demands, and student behavior make a difference in student achievement in all American high schools. (Author)

Argues that the effect of a proposed tuition tax credit is school segregation, creating serious constitutional objections under the due process clause. A voucher system would avoid these constitutional objections. Available from the Yale Law Journal, 401A Yale Station, New Haven, CT 06520. (Author/IRT)

Provides a historical overview of public education, advocates freedom of choice as the best method for distributing education, describes some of the benefits of parental choice, and answers objections to tuition tax credits. (SK)

Criticizes James Coleman's study, "Public and Private Schools," and points out methodological weaknesses in sampling, testing, data reliability, and statistical methods. Questions assumptions which have led to conclusions justifying federal support, especially tuition tax credits, to private schools. Raises the issue of ethical standards…

Examines the Internal Revenue Service's proposed procedures for reviewing the tax exempt status of private schools and the controversy surrounding the procedure. Concludes that fair administration of the procedure will result in net benefit to all concerned. Available from William and Mary Law Review, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA…

Tuition tax credits and their possible future effects from the point of view of a supporter are discussed in this paper. The discussion includes a look at the positive effects of homogeneity in schools, maintaining that achievement is higher in private schools, where students and parents share common attitudes toward discipline and education. Also…

In order to improve the quality of American education, we need to improve teacher education and the assistance given to new teachers, raise teacher salaries, and give teachers greater professional authority. However, some of the criticims directed at the public schools are really an attempt to destroy public education. (IS)