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McNamara, James R. – AEDS Journal, 1981
Describes a system that generates alternative student assignment plans for the year-round school, enabling the selection of the best school assignment and tract-balancing plan for a district. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment, Feeder Patterns

Sexton, Porter – AEDS Journal, 1982
Discusses geoprocessing, a computer mapping technique used by the Portland (Oregon) School District in which geographic analysis and data processing are combined. Several applications for administrative decision-making are discussed, including bus routing and redistricting. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Decision Support Systems, Elementary Secondary Education