New school food service staffing procedures have increased production and decreased labor costs. (MF)

A survey of registrars shows little uniformity in rules governing schedule changes and grading. (Editor)

The background and mechanics of an innovative educational system, which builds into a more sophisticated program with each semester, are discussed. (DB)

A brief history and appraisal of the 4-1-4 plan. (HS)

Britain's university that broadcasts its courses over the air is discussed. (CK)

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That flexible scheduling can be adapted to the industrial arts school shop is illustrated with outlines of two graphic arts courses designed for two different ability levels. (GR)

Describes how Suffern (New York) High School creates its master class schedule using a computer-generated "conflict matrix" that shows the enrollment for each course and the number of students who would experience scheduling conflicts if any two courses were offered at the same time. (Author/RW)

The small Lone Star school district in Otis (Colorado) developed a year-long process for creating its master course schedule. The scheduling process includes a needs assessment, a curriculum scheduling committee of teachers and students, a trial run of the schedule, and board approval of the master schedule. (RW)

A special education teacher discusses ways to use aides effectively. Suggestions include discussing the daily schedule with the aide, providing time to review the day's activities, following a lesson with instruction in two smaller groups (one led by the aide), and using the aide to help with paperwork and discipline. (CL)