Discusses the options in furnishings for school auditoriums and provides tips for decision-making. (EV)

Describes how school districts in Jefferson County, Kentucky; Long Island, New York; and central Pennsylvania buy and replace school furniture. Addresses getting quantity discounts and the importance of quality and durability. Includes a sidebar on the availability of volume discounts from the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies. (EV)

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of group purchasing. Forty-seven states have laws allowing group purchasing. Includes examples of group purchasing arrangements in Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kentucky. (PKP)

Discusses how changes in the educational tools used and the way children are taught have made classroom furniture of the past nearly obsolete. Furniture options for flexibility and buying decisions in tight budgets are addressed, including buying over the Internet. Questions to ask for buying the right furniture for school districts are…

Discusses some alternatives in acquiring computers that can help schools provide every student with some computer functionality at less cost. Several companies and their product offerings are highlighted. (GR)