This booklet, one of a set of four documents comprising the 1995 Goal Report, contains the executive summary for the fifth in a series of annual reports to measure progress toward the National Education Goals. The first part summarizes the nation's progress toward each of the goals. It provides baseline measures of progress, the most recent measures of performance, and indicators of overall progress. The data show that on the whole, progress has been modest. Although some encouraging progress has been made, ground has been lost in many areas. The efforts of educators, families, community members, and businesses are required to reach the goal of providing a world-class education for all students. The second part discusses the importance and potential of family-school-community partnerships and describes partnership programs at various schools across the country that have addressed specific National Education Goals. A list of program contacts and additional resources and suggestions for creating family-school-community partnerships are included. (LMI)