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Outlines both sides of an argument that was heard by the United States Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a tuition voucher program in Cleveland, Ohio. Fact that the majority of the vouchers are used for tuition at religious schools; Background of the program; View of supporters that the program benefits poor children by giving them a choice of schools; View of opponents that the vouchers divert tax money to religious schools; Outlook for the justices' decision; Issue of the separation of church and state.

Editorial. Comments on the decisions made by the United States Supreme Court as it ended its 1999-2000 term. Implications of the ruling on partial-birth abortion; Decision on federal aid to religious schools; Stance of the dissenters on the right of the Boy Scouts of America to exclude gay members.

Reports on the legality of the tuition assistance given by the Riverside Church to Erick Barkley, basketball player for St. John's University in New York. Amount received by Barkley from Riverside; Penalty expected by St. John's; Issues of interest to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) officials about the program.

Presents an update on Supreme Court cases in the United States as of October 13, 1999. Agreement of justices to hear an appeal in the case of former Justice Department officer Webster Hubbell on a charge of tax evasion; Rejection of the Court to address the question of government support for religious school tuition; Refusal of the Court to hear a death penalty appeal in Georgia.

Editorial. Focuses on the implications of the decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to uphold the use of public funds for the parochial school tuition. Details on the program; Argument that was presented by the court; Impact that the Wisconsin decision could have on public education nationwide, if it is upheld by the United Staes Supreme Court.