The author suggests a method by which educational expenditures may be related to educational needs without the use of computers or PPBS. Teachers and principals are actively involved in this budget process, which seems especially relevant to small districts that have no access to computers. (Author/DN)

A primer on alternative schools. Described are existing programs in different areas, philosophy of the alternative schools, funding, student behavior, community relations, accountability, State regulations, management, and the environment of the alternative school. A list of sources of additional information on alternative schools is included.…

Outlines the variety of problems the educational voucher system can cause. (RK)

Article discusses the needs of cultural minorities and how they conceive of the purpose for education. Compares social and cultural representation with liberal studies. (Author/RK)

In order to aid in the adaptation of various management techniques to education, the Rocky Mountain School Study Council is sponsoring a Title III project entitled Project for Educational Evaluation and Accountability.'' One aim of the project is to begin to apply management by performance objectives in the classroom. The use of performance will…

Before accountability as now envisioned can be implemented on a wide scale, a great deal more research, development, and testing must be done on the specification of objectives, ways of achieving specific objectives, and methods of measuring achievement. (Authro)

In a discussion of accountability and performance contracting, the author believes that within a couple of years, performance contracting in its present form will be seen as a rather primitive, simplistic approach to the practice of accountability, but the notion of accountability will continue to be a powerful influence on the educational scene.…

Discusses the responses of journal readers randomly selected by journal staff members to rank-order eight current issues on basis of five points indicating top priority. (MM)