These seven discussion papers present the views of two classroom teachers, two superintendents, a state Parent Teacher Association president, an elementary school principal, and a state school board member on the roles and responsibilities of parents, teachers, principals, the business community, and government in improving public education. The…

Federal legislation requires that all handicapped children be afforded an appropriate and individualized physical education program. The state education agency of Montana, however, has not assumed this responsibility, and unqualified special education classroom teachers and regular physical education teachers are reluctantly charged by local…

This paper discusses the market for rapidly expanding information technology and the benefits of developing community computer networks. Accessible low-cost community networks allow rural communities to provide specific training and educational opportunities tailored to their needs. However, communities must assess the value of connectivity…