Describes the 1969 New York City school decentralization law with respect to resource allocation patterns and possible alternate approaches which the central board of education might follow. (JM)

This article looks at reasons for drug and alcohol use by school-age children and describes drug and alcohol abuse prevention materials developed for use by parents, students, and school personnel. Effects of peer pressure, adolescent stress, and setting a positive parental example are discussed. (PP)

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), a mathematical model for measuring decision-making units' efficiency, was applied to resource allocation information in the division of occupational and technical programs at San Antonio (Texas) College. Input-output data were used to analyze existing programs' efficiency and proposed program modifications. (RW)

Puppets can be used in the classroom to teach, to tell stories, to introduce new students or books, and to develop children's cooperation, creativity, and coordination. Instruction on how to make and manipulate puppets, plan puppet plays, and locate information on puppetry are given. (PP)

Forty-two Nigerian secondary schools gave information about learning resources in pupils' homes, school-provided textbooks and newspapers, classroom furniture and equipment, staffing ratios, games and recreational facilities, and parental support. In most categories, rural schools were less well equipped than urban schools, an inequity possibly…

This material discusses which variables seem to have little effect on the learning outcomes of students. Level of spending per pupil, quality of buildings, average school or class size, and organizational structure were not noted to have a significant impact. (MP)

The case of Brown v Topeka has had important consequences affecting the availability and allocation of funds for public schooling. Research to more accurately identify and explain these financial effects will be hampered by such problems as lack of standardized accounting systems, distortions of desegregation costs, and ambiguities of policy.…

Discusses the value of traditional internships to university-community relations. Explores means to incorporate student input into cooperative education. Presents a model for a student resource program. (RC)

With positive leadership, the present period of austerity offers an opportunity for educational advance. Educational administrators need to develop dynamic organizations that are flexible and capable of monitoring their educational efforts. (Author/WD)

Reviews history, purposes, achievements, and resources of the National Audubon Society, incorporated in New York in 1905 and now providing educational services through 443 chapters to people of all ages and on all aspects of the environment. (NEC)

Sources of dental health education teaching aids which are available for free or at minimal cost include: (1) The American Dental Health Association; (2) state and local departments of public health; (3) schools of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting; and (4) the Educator's International Guide. (JN)

The author suggests that student teachers make use of computerized literature retrieval to efficiently gather ideas, teaching strategies, and curriculum materials. Focusing on the ERIC database, he explains how to map out a multifaceted online search strategy and briefly discusses costs and document delivery. (SJL)

Results of a study of third grade reading and mathematics scores in 1,021 New York State public elementary schools show that variations in school spending and educational resources, peer group influences, and community socioeconomic characteristics do affect average student achievement. (Author/RW)

Reviews the literature on equal educational opportunity (EEO), analyzes data from a school attitude questionnaire and a specially-designed achievement test, and draws implications for funding of EEO programs. (WD)

Presents an annotated bibliography of currently available resources for energy education in kindergarten through grade 12. Arranged alphabetically by agency, company, or institution producing the materials, each citation gives title, form of the material, price, and order information. Grade level is sometimes indicated. (BK)