Teacher organizations may be accepting larger classes in return for higher salaries. (Editor)

Presents an approach to metropolitan-wide educational organization alternative to those of consolidation of multiple school districts into single county administrative units and voluntary interdistrict cooperative projects, in order to accomplish the edning of the inequalities of the present educational structure. (JM)

Because in academic controversy both judicial expertise and legal precedent are virtually nonexistent, an Academic Dispute-Settlement Commission is proposed. (IR)

Defines the concept of comprehensive high school, reviews the inadequac

Trends cited in 1968 survey of increased student participation in governance are continuing. (Editor)

Examines four simulation games used in higher education to teach the role of elections in promoting governmental responsibility, the effects of imperfect accountability on governmental policy, and ways to make governments more accountable. These games simulate interest group lobbying, political party formation, bureaucratic policy making, and…

An overview of recent state level policy developments and policy analysis research as related to equity and efficiency objectives in public school finance is presented. Emphasis is placed on identifying complementarities, rather than the tradeoffs, between equity and efficiency criteria. (Author/LC)

Events and factors leading to establishment of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools are outlined. The role of national agencies and their failure to accept responsibility for accreditation are noted. The change from a resource-based to a process-based accreditation system, and the problems still faced, are discussed.…

Describes collection evaluation tool available to Research Libraries Group (RLG) institutions which provides overview, arranged by subject, of existing collection strengths and future collecting intensities of RLG members. Antecedents of the tool and an online version are discussed. Seven references, definitions of collecting levels, and language…

Analysis of the policy formation processes of a United States school district during a decade of declining enrollment yields some implications in the areas of policy generation dynamics, stages of policy formation, and appropriate leadership styles relevant to British administrators facing enrollment problems. (MJL)

The process of examining and reorganizing the computing system throughout the university is outlined, including decisions about hardware, policy for future computer use, information requirements, and provisions or policy formation. The structure and responsibilities of the Administrative Systems Committee are described. (MSE)

A sample of Wisconsin adults (N=1,423) was used to obtain data on land use policy and such variables as place of residence, education, social class, environmental perceptions, and equity in real property. Focusing on diffusion theory, results indicate among others that individuals support land use regulation if they are aware of environmental…

The use of task forces and commissions to address problems and issues in foreign studies in recent years has meant minimal change in policy or activity. However, it is now up to the profession to follow up the recommendations made and create new alliances within the profession for the needed changes. (MSE)