Focuses on the response of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the congressional authorization committees to the NSF sponsored precollege science programs. The article also summarizes and analyzes some of the results of the survey conducted by the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), North Carolina. (HM)

Gives summaries of conclusions for two studies: a literature search on "The Status of Pre-College Science, Mathematics, and Social Science Education 1955-1975," and the "Case Studies in Science Education (CSSE)," which attempt to describe the status of precollege science education in the 1976-77 school year. (GA)

Describes briefly the different stipulations in the Education Amendments of 1972. Some of the areas covered are the National Institute of Education, student assistance, instructional equipment, graduate programs, community colleges, occupational and vocational education, instructional assistance and integration and busing. (PS)

Describes the nature and amount of federal support for vocational and technical education since 1917. (AL)

Discusses philanthropy; state aid; federal aid, including student grants and loans and direct institutional support; and deferred tuition charges. Outlines federal administration proposals for foundations and institutes. (AL)

In November 1982, 10 college physics teachers visited universities and other sites in the People's Republic of China. Discusses this tour, focusing on the quality of life in China and physics at Chinese universities. The latter discussion includes various aspects of physics curriculum, instruction, and research. (JN)