School boards by state statutes are alone accountable for the education of their communities' youth. What's needed, the writer contends, is a rectification of the statutes so that all parties to negotiations are accountable. (Editor)

An appraisal of performance contracting in an upper income school district. (JF)

A plea for more intellectual honesty in judging the new elementary curricula and the teaching of elementary science. (CP)

Establishing the criteria and compiling the data for more meaningful definitions of the role of school library media personnel is only a part of the total process which may include observation, interview, questionnaire, record logs, task analysis, consensus and/or content analysis. (Author)

Ohio State Director of Vocational Education suggests standards for a top-quality T and I Program. (Editor)

It is crucial to improve the management of nonprofit organizations, not only to make them more accountable, but to make them more effective in accomplishing their charitable goals. Two courses--an undergraduate course at the University of Denver and a graduate course at the University of Colorado at Denver--are described. (MLW)

Considers influences on the funding of off-campus community and continuing education programs at community colleges. Reviews four existing funding patterns and proposes an alternative fiscal accountability model based on budget transfers and contracts. Looks at the principles and positive elements of the model. (DMM)

Australia and Canada share a current public malaise about the role and future of higher education. Studies of public opinion suggest ambivalence about university performance; suggests administrators should spend their effort appealing for public understanding and support. (MSE)

In answer to why faculty and administrators rely on quantification of faculty performance (i.e., productivity measures), two reasons are given: (1) it is the only evaluation that is persuasive to a democratic audience (the public); and (2) it is better than none at all. (MSE)

This review is an attempt to understand the responsibilities of governing boards regarding decision making in academic affairs, i.e., those decisions which have a direct bearing on the educational curriculum, the quality of instruction, the instructors and the students. (Author/PN)