A computer-assisted design (CAD) software program is used in a Connecticut school district to graphically provide information on maintenance projects by school and category of project over time. CAD supplies a computerized building plan, a "foot-print," used as a recordkeeping system for maintenance projects. (MLF)

Explains how a team cleaning approach can be cost-effective and efficient means of school maintenance. Assigning staffing responsibilities and work schedules are addressed and the advantages of using a team system are explained. (GR)

Discusses Louisiana's linguistic history, focusing on periods when the state was predominantly French speaking, when it was officially bilingual, when French was threatened to become extinguished, and ultimately when the state decided to preserve its French-speaking heritage. (VWL)

Explores the example of the indigenous Innu community in Labrador, Canada, in relation to past and present patterns of exploitation of land and stigmatization of language and culture by European colonizers. Examines how the Innu community has invested time and effort to wrest control of their lives from non-Innu. Describes how this process has…

Provides a survey of the Sami languages in present-day Norway. A brief overview highlights the historical and current position of Sami, discusses two often-overlooked examples of Sami language and culture, Lule Sami and Southern Sami, and explores the current position of these latter two examples and the various language and education initiatives…

Presents implications of professionally defined "standards of care" for mental-health counseling, and examines the role of the expert witness in the derivation of standards. Managed care has, however, had a greater influence on current clinical practices. The importance of outcome research is discussed. (Author/EMK)

Most helping professionals agree that social workers' historic ideas about practice are innovative. Discusses the implications for school social workers as other helping professions begin to endorse historic ideas about practice developed by social workers. Suggests that a new type of thinking that supersedes categories is required. Discusses the…

Discusses the basics of roof design, maintenance, and purchasing to help facility managers resolve their roofing concerns and save money. Examines the development of a long-range, five-year roofing maintenance, repair, and replacement plan to manage roof systems with long life cycles. Also highlights areas to consider if a replacement roof is…

Provides low-cost tips for keeping gymnasiums aesthetically pleasing as well as revenue supporting for their multi-team functions. Use of banners, logos for chairs and end-wall padding, scorer tables with illuminated front panels for advertisements, and logo and advertising space built into speakers are discussed as are bleacher maintenance and…

Explains how universities and colleges, both private and public, are including fitness centers as ways of increasing their student enrollment levels. Comments are provided on school experiences in fitness-center design, equipment purchasing, and maintenance and operating-costs issues. (GR)

Metaphorical teachings derived from objects and observations of daily life may provide a way to bridge the gap between the deeply religious values at the center of life for Navajo elders and the mechanized, fast-paced world of Navajo youth who find traditional teachings confusing or irrelevant. Examples of such teachings are provided. (SV)

Examines the development of the Lac du Flambeau tribal historic-preservation program, 1 of only 18 tribal programs to have assumed the duties of a state historic-preservation office. Describes the Lac du Flambeau reservation in northern Wisconsin, its history, and school and community preservation activities. (CDS)

Explores the key stages required to develop a successful roofing system for educational facilities. Advice provided includes selecting consultants and contractors, bid evaluation, points to cover with contractors, and monitoring installation and documentation. Guidelines are offered to assure that the roof will provide the promised protection. (GR)

Argues for the reorganization of medical education around professional values such as those delineated by the American Association of Medical Colleges' Medical School Objectives Project. Suggests that, if this is not done, managed medical education will follow existing models of corporate managed care and managed research to lower the costs of…

Addresses the national problem of deferred maintenance of educational facilities and illustrates one private school's (Chicago's St. Ignatius) fall into disrepair and successful restoration and expansion. Data are presented on the percentage of aging schools in American from pre-1950 to post 1985. (GR)