Traces the development of post-Keynesian economic theories and examines the arguments which surround current neo-Keynesian thought. Argues for an eclecticism which recognizes that both supply-side and demand-side factors have a role to play in determining levels of output and employment. Useful charts and diagrams are included. (Author/DH)

This manual is intended to provide the school nurse, school staff, school administration, and parents with a general understanding of the legal and nursing considerations and responsibilities that accompany delegation of nursing tasks in the school setting. With the increased need for health services in school, nurses are increasingly using the…

Of all things that can damage a roof, people are the worst. Ways are suggested to control access to roofs and monitor inspections and maintenance work. (Author/MLF)

School districts can reduce payrolls and be more efficient by installing work simplification programs. (Author/MLF)

The basic profit assumption that requires accountability for manpower can be applied to a school or university maintenance program. (Author/MLF)

Addressed to volunteers, amateurs, and information professionals, this practical handbook illustrates procedures for producing various forms of printed directories that will fill community information needs, help to foster community participation and socialization, effectively promote and advertise the publishing organization, and that will be…

This article offers guidelines for estimating necessary labor hours for school meal service. Factors influencing labor hours needed, distribution of labor hours, and other considerations are discussed. (MJL)

These four diagnostic guides, developed as part of the Investing in People Project in Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, and West Virginia, can be used to help states in assessing their current work force and economic development systems and in building more comprehensive, integrated, and effective strategies for improving the work force.…

Work in America Institute, a nonprofit organization, contends that many changes are necessary to extend the working life of older workers. Forty-five recommendations are made for employers and government to ready the American workplace for an aging workforce. (Author/MLF)

This handbook describes the methodology of the Investing in People Project, conducted in Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, and West Virginia to help states in assessing their current work force and economic development systems and in building more comprehensive, integrated, and effective strategies for improving the work force. The handbook…

This resource guide is intended for use by Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) staff members to incorporate environmental awareness into all aspects of the YCC program. Information is provided to assist the staff members in developing programs appropriate for individual programs. No firm rules or instructions are intended. Sections included in the…

A teacher retraining program sends teachers who are certified in low demand areas to Virginia Commonwealth University to get certified in high demand areas. Retraining veteran teachers and the reduction of extraneous teaching positions, along with savings on substitute teacher costs, should save the system nearly $2 million. (MLF)

The linkage between formal education and the development efforts of third world nations is examined. Consideration is given to the fields in which education may be most helpful, such as social, political, and cultural. The extent to which the development of education itself is a part of the total national development effort is also discussed. A…

This handbook explains the components of the North Carolina Career Information and Guidance Data Base. (This database is a three-volume statewide career information and guidance system that is being built to offer counselors and clients computerized access to standardized occupational and educational information.) Outlined in the handbook are the…

The Occupational Information System (OIS) is a formal standardized system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of occupational information that has been mandated by several major pieces of educational legislation. Designed to aid a wide audience--including direct participants in the labor market, persons whose job it is to help others…