Account of the progress and problems relative to the desegregation of a South Texas school district. (DM)

Three problems discussed by panel of superintendents--(1) Teacher involves students in bond issue; (2) Parents say teacher uses "obscene books; (3) Bus drivers want to ban troublemakers. (NI)

The expansion of United States federal and state budgets has increased the growth of national and state capital cities. Empirical evidence shows capitals have grown more than other cities in terms of population, income, transportation and communication systems, and occupations in the more advanced economic sectors. (Author/AM)

Current aeronautical research is highlighted, focusing on tilt rotor aircraft, quiet short-haul jets, HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology), pivoting wing aircraft, energy absorption tests, and lightning research. (JN)

Choosing the number, types, and sizes of school buses requires analysis of the following factors: the number and distribution of students who need transportation; characteristics of the district such as topography, narrowness of streets, and rural or urban location; extracurricular activities and special education programs; and economics and…

In an interview with the editor of HSJ, Dr. James S. Coleman discusses changes in the values, attitudes, and beliefs of adolescents since the late 1950s. He also discusses the report he authored, the Coleman Report of 1966; court legislation; busing and its effect on achievement; and educational research. (KC)

Analysis of data from the 1978 Current Population Survey of the Bureau of the Census shows that commuting costs are substantially more than those reported by the College Scholarship Service, and the disparity is greater for the average community college student. (MLW)

Older Texans obtain transportation for nonemergency health care without difficulty by using private automobiles, riding with a relative, friend, or neighbor, or paying someone. Age, race, marital status, having a telephone, and owning an automobile were significantly associated with transportation used. (Author)

Questions based on observations of a Chicago (Illinois) school bus program deal with driver capability, procedures for bus evacuation in an emergency, bus comfort for passengers, safety, fuel efficiency, and creative use of students' bus time. (MLF)

The issues of accident and injury prevention, and safety in physical education programs are discussed in terms of hazard identification and reduction, compensation for unavoidable risks, and avoidance of unnecessary hazards. (JMF)

A synopsis of the results of a study conducted for the Bozeman, Montana, Public Schools. The study evaluated the feasibility of a district-owned vs a contracted pupil transportation system. Various aspects of school transportation were analyzed by their relationship to safety, control, service, and cost. (Author/MLF)

Discusses elements of an efficient, comprehensive school bus safety program. (Author/MLF)

Suggests a cost-of-living unit for business education classes which provides students with exercises that allow them to estimate the income gained from full-time work and examine the costs of independent living. The areas examined are employment, housing, transportation, food, child care, clothing, medical care, and savings. (CT)

Various provisions of new civil rights laws for persons with disabilities are reviewed. Problems in areas such as housing and the media (especially television), which are not covered by the new laws, are pointed out. (GC)