The growth in California's student population currently exceeds the peak years of the baby boom generation by more than one million students. This increase, combined with deferred maintenance, has created a strain on the state's educational facilities. An analysis of this predicament is presented in this bulletin. It describes why California needs…

This report, responding to a Florida legislative request, examines the Palm Beach County School Board's planned purchase of concrete relocatable classrooms. The report presents a number of findings and recommendations. Concrete units are more expensive than models with metal stud walls; both types meet state building code standards. The district…

A much needed addition to the Jamestown Elementary School turned out to be more than an expansion of walls for more space. A new educational program, a limited budget, and a short time line were tackled on a team approach basis and were successfully resolved. (Author)

An open-air courtyard converted into a three-level bookstore retains its attractiveness with skylighted malls on two sides. Despite construction obstacles, the cost was a reasonable $55 per square foot. (MLF)

Describes a hypothetical situation (a year-long planning process involving a superintendent, school board, and community) intended to remind administrators of the key elements in facilities planning that are inherent in their roles as educational leaders. (SR)

Pursuant to Education Code 66903, the California Postsecondary Education Commission is charged with reviewing and commenting on the need for new academic programs at California's public colleges and universities and with making recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor. In September 2006, the Commission considered a proposal to establish…

Trends in postcompulsory education are examined and strategies are suggested for effective provision of buildings and equipment in this summary of a symposium organized by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Programme on Educational Building and the Ministry of Education, Finland. Although participating countries'…

THE PROGRAM FOR A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY REQUIRED A ONE-STORY BUILDING FOR 800 PUPILS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCOMMODATING AN INCREASE OF 200 PUPILS. EMPHASIS WAS TO BE PLACED ON SATISFYING THE VARYING SITE CONDITIONS WITHIN THE STATE. SITE VARIATION IN TERMS OF--(1) ACCESS, (2) TOPOGRAPHY, (3) ORIENTATION, AND (4) SOIL CONDITIONS SUGGESTED…

THIS REPORT PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF A STUDY MADE TO DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPANDING OVERSEAS DEPENDENT SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE KINDERGARTEN. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE (1) TO DETERMINE PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS, (2) TO DETERMINE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS, (3) TO DETERMINE EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, (4) TO DEVELOP…

A CONDENSED VIEW OF EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES IS PRESENTED IN 24 CHARTS AND BRIEF EXPLANATIONS UNDER THE HEADINGS--(1) TOWARD A TRILLION-DOLLAR ECONOMY IN 1975, (2) THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING QUALIFIED, (3) EDUCATION IS FOR ALL, AND (4) PLANNING FOR EDUCATION--THE YEARS AHEAD. THE TRILLION-DOLLAR PRODUCTION POTENTIAL IS DEPENDENT UPON…

A description is presented of the first phase of the Florida Schoolhouse Systems Project. Following a presentation of the background and objectives of the SSP, the development of integrated building systems is considered with regard to--(1) stimulation of research and development, (2) performance specifications and competitive bidding, and (3)…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of a two volume work dealing with education and human resources as part of the Brazilian Government's Strategic Development Program 1968-70. It offers an integral view of education as an instrument of social transformation and an exposition of the quantitative and…

The last section of projects, specialized facilities, included in this special issue, contains descriptions, photographs or drawings, and some floor plans for four school additions, a specially equipped auditorium for a school for the deaf, and a facility housing all grades under one roof. (MLF)

This publication contains brief articles concerned with modular school structures. Many articles offer examples of such structures at actual schools. The articles in this issue are: (1) "Modular Classroom Additions"; (2) "Heywood Elementary School Project"; (3) "King County Directors Association (KCDA) Signs Contract for Modular Classrooms"; (4)…