This report addresses current concerns in public education defined as being important to American Jews. Issues discussed include strategies for improving educational quality; the effects of funding disparities, tax credits and vouchers on public education; and the importance of integration and bilingual education in the public schools. Also reviewed are legal questions related to government funding of parochial schools, school prayer, censorship, and other church and State issues. The report concludes with policy recommendations and objectives for the improvement of public education. (JCD)