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Jennings, John F. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Between 1980 and 1986 federal support for education fell by 11 percent and number of disadvantaged students grew to 20 percent. In 1986 federal support for children had fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. Evaluates congressional turnaround that began to increase federal support. U.S. business leaders expressed concern over U.S. educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economically Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship, Educational Finance