Both the federal administration and Congress, through more dollars and more legislation, are expanding the federal role in education. Major themes running through the various legislative proposals will result in a reduced emphasis on fiscal controls, encouragement for process-oriented requirements, better integration of federal programs, and…

A nationwide research project analyzed the impact of that shift in national policy as it affected Title I part A of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and what was implemented under it. Data were gathered about the nature of HEA, Title I, 1965, and its 1976 Amendments related to the continuing education programs funded and operational in sixty public…

This speech discusses the Federal role in initiating educational change and its relationship to the functions and activities of local school boards and districts. It is noted that, despite the enormous increase in Federal expenditures, the control over education is still vested in state and local bodies, and this local control may result in both…

This publication is a comprehensive record of testimony and exhibits presented to the subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education of the U.S. House of Representatives during a hearing held October 9, 1975 on the subject of suspensions of children from school. Most of the testimony focused on discussion of a memorandum sent by…

Oklahoma Congressman James R. Jones reviews the history of the federal government's participation in funding education, discusses issues posed by recent reports on excellence in education, suggests what the federal response should be to these reports, and examines current federal financing in light of budgeting, authorization, and appropriation…

This report revisits several key questions examined in a 1999 report, "Title I Midstream: The Fight to Improve Schools for Poor Kids," investigating whether all states have: set standards for student performance; measured attainment of standards with assessments that meet Title I requirements; and developed accountability systems…

This report addresses issues related to highly qualified special education teachers, examining: state certification requirements, including use of alternative certification programs, for special educators and how they relate to No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) requirements; factors that facilitate or impede state efforts to ensure that special…

The influences of the federal, state, and local governments are viewed in their historical relationship to university and school practices. Education in the Colonial period of American history, the 1800s, and the twentieth century is discussed. (JN)

This open letter from the United States Assistant Secretary of Education reviews the state of public education since the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Long range goals and priorities of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services are discussed, including collaboration between professionals and between…

The Improving America's School Act funds numerous small programs that dissipate its purpose and increase its vulnerability. Congress is debating extension of federal roles into areas such as social promotion, parental rights, reading programs, class-size reduction, and national voluntary tests. Changing budget rules pits education against military…

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) requires districts with schools receiving Title I funds that have not met state performance goals for 3 consecutive years to offer low-income students enrolled in these schools supplemental educational services (SES), such as tutoring. This testimony discusses early implementation of SES, including: (1) how SES…

According to these authors, the federal government has pushed far too deeply into the routines and operations of the nation's public schools, now regulating everything from teacher credentials to the selection of reading programs. Ironically, the one way to extricate Washington from the minutiae of K-12 education is to give it more power in one…

This annual report of the National Council on Disability (NCD) describes major activities and accomplishments during fiscal year 1995 in its role of advising the President and Congress on issues concerning people with disabilities. The NCD gathered information about the implementation, effectiveness, and impact of the Individuals with Disabilities…

This report discusses a House of Representatives bill (H.R. 2435) to establish a National Council on Education Standards and Testing. The bill's title and purpose, and the congressional findings behind it are outlined first, followed by a summary of provisions concerning the Council's establishment, duties, reports, membership, director and staff,…

A nationwide task force was formed to assess the effectiveness of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act since its passage in 1984 and to determine how it could be improved. After examining the past and present role of the Federal Government in vocational-technical education (VTE) in the context of current and future needs for VTE, the task…