An examination of bilingual education in Colorado Springs (Colorado) reveals that the program has become as much a political as an educational issue. (Author/WD)

To help counter the "throw-away society" the author says that home economists should include extending use of or recycling clothing in their classes or adult programs. She offers guidelines for altering garments, figuring costs, and determining what methods might be used. (MF)

Rules and exemptions for the Department of Energy's heating and cooling regulations. (MLF)

The article describes both the advantages and disadvantages of living and teaching in a remote rural area, where the teacher must function as both teacher and janitor. (SB)

A roof audit reveals both short- and long-term roof problems. A list of roofs that must be replaced, their cost, and a time schedule for replacement will prevent multiple simultaneous failures. (Author/MLF)

A gasoline operated air blower saves time, improves the quality of work, reduces operator fatigue, and costs less to use than a push broom. (Author/MLF)

Formulas for clearer finishes with improved wearing qualities will help schools and universities curb the high cost of maintenance. (Author)

Specific recommendations for lighting every area of a school without sacrificing the quality of the lighting that students need. (Author/MLF)

Checklists for planning a summer cleanup of school facilities and for improving the whole custodial operation. (Author/MLF)

Examines purpose, access barriers, and opportunities of higher education; sets the policies in a broad social context; and identifies some long-term impacts of present trends. Discussion centers around achievement of equality, equity, and equilibrium. (ND)

Subjects (N=20) participated in a smoking-reduction program that attempted to assess the initial effectiveness of a rapid-smoking procedure administered to groups. Results are discussed in terms of self-set and the attribution of behavior change. (Author)

Checklist of points to consider about operating a school laundry. (Author)

Athletic field turf gets little rest, and part of summer cleanup is to plan and schedule maintenance procedures. (Author/MLF)

Examines issues surrounding playground safety, noting the role that the journal "Leisure Today" and the American Association for Leisure and Recreation have played in improving playground safety standards. Some of the safety issues include: age appropriate design, playground surfacing, adult supervision, and maintenance. (SM)

Every day, more than 575 children are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. Offers 10 key principles for playground safety. (MLF)