This paper is the sixth, and final, monograph is a series of invited papers on distributed education. It describes the barriers to distance learning, both inside and outside the higher education community. Inside the academy, distance education programs encounter numerous challenges: (1) the academys acceptance of distance education as an…

This book addresses funding for school facilities. Contents of section 1, "Overview and Scope of the Problem," are: (1) "Unmet School Infrastructure Funding Need as a Critical Educational Capacity Issue: Setting the Context" (Faith E. Crampton); (2) "Financing School Infrastructure Needs: An Overview across the 50 States" (Catherine C. Sielke);…

This article suggests ways to make a profit in a recreational operation that also benefits the consumer, such as coin meters on tennis courts and stable operations. (JA)

This article compares several proposed plans in terms of costs and technical alternatives.'' (Editor)

Numerical documentation is available with regard to dropout reduction, decrease in absences, and increase in interest and involvement. (Author)

The Commissioner of Education discusses the future of educational technology and the government's role in improving education. (AK)

Lists fifteen national journalism funds, fellowships, and foundations. (RB)

Senator McGovern discusses the inequalities of the present system of tax support of education and proposes a Federal program of support of education, including the establishment of a cabinet-level Department of Education. (AN)

The authors tell the story of the process of gaining authorization for, building criteria for, and seeking funding for regional media centers in Michigan. (Editor)

Although parents paid the largest share, a College Scholarship Service study reveals that their support usually was less than half of the total expenses. (Editor)

Vernon Bronson claims that the establishment of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has accelerated "the trend of stations away from the formal educational structure, a trend which makes these stations less responsive to their communities' educational needs. (LS)

Discusses the 1960-70 record of state tax support of annual operating expenses of universities and colleges. (AD)

Trustees can assist the passage of bond issues and needed legislation for school funding by encouraging voters, making use of the press, and contacting community leaders. (MS)