Education in Great Britain has been receiving a diminishing share of the financial cake since the inception of the Rate Support Grant system and, particularly, since the introduction of post-Bains Local Authority structures. (Author/IRT)

The ramifications of the passing of Proposition 13 in California are discussed as they impact upon recreational programs in the state. (JD)

Concludes that those who view the sixteenth annual Gallup Poll of public attitudes toward public schools as indicating a general willingness to finance school improvements may be right, but that if public's attention is not quickly called to the fact that more dollars are needed to improve schools, the urgency generated by the poll may be lost.…

The article reports on a study of the opinions of leaders in public broadcasting on the question of whether public television stations should be able to conduct fundraising events without jeopardizing their tax support.

The Committee on Education and the Workforce of the U.S. House of Representatives met to hear testimony on the state of U.S. higher education and what taxpayers, parents, and students are receiving for their money. The hearing was held in the context of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Opening statements by Representative John…

This issue memorandum describes Constitutional Amendment A, an initiative in South Dakota that, if approved, would prohibit taxation of real property for school purposes. The report provides background information on Constitutional Amendment A, which reads as follows: "The legislature shall make such provision by general taxation as with the…

Lists the advantages of establishing a community college foundation. (RK)

The university must devote increased, multidisciplinary attention to urban needs in order to train urban administrators effectively. Significant progress can thus be made toward revitalization of the arts, the university, and the city. (JH)

First of a series; provides an examination of public education's current financial plight and offers seven immediate reforms. (Author)

Discusses the Serrano vs Priest decision that ruled against the use of property taxes for support of schools in California. (JF)

Discusses the problem of public aid to private schools, in particular, public support to parochial (e.g. Catholic) schools. (AN)

Education can no longer rely on local property taxes and a patchwork of State aid programs, but must push for complete state financing. (RA)