The aggregate effects of federal education programs

摘要: To gather empirical evidence about tue effects of multiple federal programs on school and district operations, researchers interviewed teachers, principals, categorical program coordinators at 24 elementary schools in eight districts across the nationAll had four or more categcrical were known to be having difficulties administering them. she research revealed two major problems: interference tetween local tore program; cross-subsidy, use funds intended for one group provide services another,. Interference involved such problems as interruption replacement core instruction, clashes teaching methods, administrative burdens, staff conflicts, segregation students. Cross-subsidy included providing funded unfunded programs, reducing services, diverting personnel from another. The indicated that resulted both multiplicity choices administrators. recommend number competition between reduced; administrators assisted coordinating programs; consolidated increase effectiveness. (Author/RW) *********************************************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are best can made original document. . *300******************************************************************** O NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERICI XThis document has been reproduced received person otganinlica originating it. 0 Minor changes have imptove reproduction quality. Points view opinions stated In this do not necessanly represent officielNlE position policy. Aggregate Effects Federal Education Programs Jackie Kimbrough Paul T. Hill This report is pursuant contract 300-79-0522. amount charged U.S. Department work resulting (inclusive amounts so any prior reports submitted under con tract) $712,508. names persons, employed retained contractor, with managerial professional responsibility work, content report, follows: Hill.