The change from gasoline power to compressed natural gas for 34 school buses in Bentonville (Arkansas) has saved the school district money, reduced its maintenance needs, and increased bus safety. (MLF)

Beginning on the front page, this article explains ways of establishing a sound risk management insurance program that can improve a school district's financial position. Organizations that can help are listed. Available from the American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209. (MLF)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of digital television signals as opposed to analog signals and considers how "going digital" might affect existing analog instructional television systems. The costs, quality, and flexibility of using digital television signals are examined. (MER)

Offers 12 ideas for making quick, short-term cuts in expenditures when a budget crisis occurs. (JM)

A school district saves time and costs with an integrated word and data processing system based on a computer that handles, on two mainframe computers, database inquiries and all district office word processing. (Author/MLF)

The new Indianapolis Public School communications system integrates telephone and data communications, security transmission, and energy management within a single network connected by digital microwave radio links. (Author/MLF)

Reviews some of the benefits to the individual involved in adult education and the relationship between individual benefits and social benefits. Individual benefits include increased earning power, wider range of job opportunities, higher voter participation, greater likelihood of home ownership, and an increased understanding of social and…

Contrasts traditional objectives for library catalogs with current bibliographic control practices to protest the increasing complexity and cost of cataloging. Research is urged to develop more cost-effective bibliographic control procedures and techniques. Eight references are listed. (RAA)

Provides an overview of modern instructional technology including the characteristics of cost effective instructional programs and the principal features, stages, applications, and expectations of modern instructional technology. (CHC)

A computer program that utilizes an optical scanning machine is used for ordering supplies in a Louisiana school system. The program provides savings in time and labor, more accurate data, and easy-to-use reports. (Author/MLF)

Describes an earth-sheltered school in Reston (Virginia) and the savings in energy costs realized in the first three years of operation. An accompanying article profiles the school's principal. (WD)

Explains the various types of word processing systems and factors to be considered in assessing needs for a word processing system. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the problems of quality and cost-effectiveness of machine translation, with remarks on future needs and prospects. (AM)

The considerable expense of computer hardware and computer language complexities are limitations to the use of computer assisted instruction in higher education. The use of microcomputer systems is suggested as an alternative. Advantages, limitations and a recommended system are discussed. (JMD)

Describes the decisions involved in an online environmental literature search of COMPENDEX and ENVIROLINE databases when considering free text or controlled vocabulary searching techniques. Topics covered are scope, concept identification, database choice, planning search strategy, and changing tactics during the search. Appendix contains examples…