In examining the state's role in private education, this article discusses court cases bearing on state services to private schools, state regulation of different types of private schools, collaborative efforts between public and private schools, and emerging state attitudes toward private education. (Author/WD)

U.S. Senator David Durenberger urges a new effort to shift power and control from the Federal government to local government. Michael Timpane discusses three removable barriers blocking cooperation between business and the schools. Barbara Wyatt describes the activities of the Young Volunteers in ACTION program, which she heads. (PGD)