This text is a collection of seven papers on the Education Reform Act (ERA) in England and its implications, from writers whose personal perspectives and professional roles provide an agenda of issues for practitioners ranging from politicians to local authority administrators to college managers. The following papers are included: "The LEA (Local Education Agency), the College and the Community" (Don Libby and Rob Hull); "Further and Higher Education: The Strategic Role of the LEA" (Bob Morris); "Incorporation and Assisted Status--or Not?" (John Bevan); "College Governance" (Michael McAllister); "The Professional Role of the Lecturer" (Jenny Shackleton); "Who's Driving the Curriculum Vehicle Now?" (Beryl Pratley); and "From ERA to New Epoch: Summary and Conclusions" (Bob Kedney and David Parkes). An introduction provides an overview of the themes of the papers, and an appendix discusses the act as it affects the finance and government of locally funded further and higher education. A glossary is included. (KC)