A comparative analysis of the administration and implementation of ESEA Title I was undertaken in 8 states and 32 local school districts (4 in each state). The study was designed to determine the extent to which the structure of Title I administration--legislative provisions, program regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare…

It appears to be impossible for the federal government to describe by legislation or regulations standards that are of general applicability among the states. State legislative processes offer the best available means for meshing federal aid with state and local resources. (Author/MLF)

Federal leadership is moving in the wrong direction on Civil Rights. Describes the State of Michigan's actions on civil rights and maintains that current federal policies are undermining the progress that has been made nationally. (PS)

The significance of National League of Cities v. Usery is that it establishes a new constitutional limitation on the exercise of the federal commerce power. The scope of the new immunity is not well-defined, however, so this article suggests a method for alleviating the problem. (LBH)

The Secretary of Education discusses the changes in federal education assistance in the roles federal, state, and local governments play in the control of education. (SK)

Analyzes the significance of the "Krispy Kreme" decision which provides tens of millions of employees with a federal remedy against retailiatory discharge. The case raises a fundamental question of federalism for it may collide with state remedies. (Author/IRT)

Responding to an article from the April 1987 Phi Delta Kappan criticizing Chapter 1 structures, the author points out that radical changes will not improve the program, instead a broader "systems approach" for interpreting rules governing such programs is needed. (MD)

This paper attempts to conceptualize, sort, and analyze national and state policies that have affected teacher education programs during the last 30 years. If teacher recruitment, preparation, licensing, and professional development are situated at the ropes center, then who is winning the tug-of-war over teacher education policy making. The paper…

U.S. Secretary of Education, Terrel Bell, is interviewed. Topics include the effect of the economy on the nation's educational future, the Reagan Administration's stand, state education budget cuts, federal regulation of the nation's schools, and reorganization of the Education Department. (CT)

Examines the Reagan administration's views on education and the Department of Education, and calls for a broad reexamination of all intergovernmental relationships. Calls attention to the significant role of site-level governance. (IRT)

This is a congressional oversight hearing on the vocational rehabilitation program in Pennsylvania. It looks at the present program in light of the Federal statutory requirements and legislative intent. Testimony includes statements, prepared statements, letters, supplemental materials, etc., from a state senator, a Representative in Congress, and…

A study was conducted to provide for each state submitting a state plan for career education to the Office of Career Education (OCE) a written assessment of the degree to which the plan complied with the requirements of Public Law 93-380. These assessments were intended to furnish direction to the states for revision and refinement of their plans.…

An exploratory survey was conducted of efforts made by selected state educational agencies (SEAs) to reduce the administrative and paperwork burden of federal and state categorical programs. SEAs were selected that were known to be making special grants management efforts and lengthy telephone interviews were conducted with the officials who were…

Findings of a study undertaken to discover conflicts that may exist between state consitutional and statutory provisions governing education, and federal laws and regulations in three areas: education of the handicapped, education of the disadvantaged (including migrant and bilingual) and vocational education. (Author/MLF)

The problem of differential and uniform treatment of states, from the federal government's point of view, is examined, including the federal role and the various instruments available for achieving federal purposes. State governments' perspectives are also examined, including ways in which states differ, implementation of federal policy, and…