A methodology to develop an easy-to-use toolkit for the preliminary design of high performance schools in hot and humid climates was presented. The toolkit proposed in this research will allow decision makers without simulation knowledge easily to evaluate accurately energy efficient measures for K-5 schools, which would contribute to the…

In 2002-2003, 1 million students participated in AP by taking at least one exam. Five years later, nearly 1.6 million did--a 50+ percent increase. But is growth all good? Might there be a downside? Are ill prepared students eroding the quality of the program? Perhaps harming the best and brightest? To find out, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute…

In the United States, 21% of all energy is used in residential buildings (40% of which is for heating and cooling homes). Promising improvements in residential building energy efficiency are underway such as the Building America Program and the Passive House Concept. The ability of improving energy efficiency in buildings is enhanced by building…

This paper describes the scope and outcomes of Virtual TAU, a campus-wide project that aims to integrate information and communication technologies into the academic instruction at Tel Aviv University (TAU). It provides data, insights, and conclusions drawn from various research and evaluation studies that were conducted at the university during…

In several elementary schools across the country, school board officials grade electric heating systems highest for economy, cleanliness, ease of maintenance, and all-around convenience. (Author)

Some practical advice from the British perspective on buying cameras for the school. (HB)

This manual is intended to introduce attorneys to the concept of home equity conversion (HEC) so that they can knowledgeably advise elderly homeowners who may be considering this type of transaction. It is directed to attorneys representing the elderly rather than to attorneys representing lenders or investors in home equity conversion…

Problems that arise in applying cost effectiveness evaluations to instructional technologies are outlined in this paper, to explain that schools can draw on no available knowledge to determine whether the new instructional strategies will be more effective than traditional instructional approaches, once costs have been taken into account. The…

An annotated bibliography of books for children is presented. Paperbacks and hardbacks are included. (CK)

It is important to be cost effective and to maintain quality control in choosing instructional media. Formats discussed are 16mm film, videocassettes, 35mm slides, filmstrips, color microfiche, color paper copies, and 8mm film. (Author/STS)

Examines the justification for applying concepts of economics to decisions about information services. (Author/LS)

This paper presents a testing procedure that incorporates three key elements. The first element is the use of non-nil null hypotheses. The second element is the determination of a practically significant level that is incorporated into the corresponding non-nil null hypothesis. The third element is the use of a randomization test to statistically…

The author's reply to an HEW task force report on vocational education in high schools refutes the criticisms on the basis of inaccurate citations and misinterpretations of a limited number of research documents. (Editor/MU)