The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation, chartered in 1927 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and the general good of mankind, currently conducts a program to strengthen educational use of the mass media and communications technology. The foundation's annual report begins with the president's essay on the history, philosophy, and the potential of communications technology in education. There follows a review of the foundation's current programs which include grants in the areas of television for special interest audiences, public interest and communications, social science research, journalism, and various related educational programs. Publications growing out of these programs are listed. The third section is a summary of activities and publications of each of the foundation's scholars in academic medicine, a program which has just completed its final year. The final section is the treasurer's report, which includes financial statements and a list of grantees. (Author/LS)