The GAO Journal, No. 16, Fall/Winter 1992

This quarterly publication presents information relevant to GAO studies of public-policy issues and federal programs. Articles focus on: (1) the changing federal role in education; (2) child readiness for school; (3) three studies at local schools; (4) preparation of high school students for work; (5) proposed national standards and assessments of students; (6) U.S. assistance to states of the former Soviet Union; (7) helping Eastern Europe create a business climate and infrastructure that can attract foreign private-sector investment; and (8) governments' development of internal management expertise.