Researchers designed and piloted a questionnaire that measures the level of implementation of exemplary middle school practices (based on the work of P. George and W. Alexander, 1993) using Rasch measurement theory. Assistant principals (n=26) participated in telephone interviews by responding to a 27-item questionnaire that contains items…

Outlines the workings of a successful middle school, which serves the interests of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade pupils. (Author/RK)

Article considered the use of the modular schedule and its meaning for the student, his parents, and the school. (RK)

Computer technicians bring to school scheduling a certain naivete regarding the operation of schools. School administrators play a fundamental role of informing technicians about education scheduling needs. (Author)

Presents comments on training courses that were administered through a multi-media instruction process. (RK)

A Department of Educational Management and Administration was set up in May, 1968, which has been arranging inservice study groups on various aspects of school administration. One of its particular concerns is timetabling, including the most efficient use of teaching time and space. An Advisory Service is maintained for those individual…

Conflict is seen between the intended use strategies of the new'' social studies projects and present systems in classroom and school practice at present, including schedules, self instruction, large group lectures, lab situations, etc. (JB)

A summary of a report evaluating four schools designed and constructed following precise systems performance specifications and systems concepts. (Author)

Attempts to show that the question of class size is a complex one that should not be dealt with in isolation from such variables as desired quality of education, subject being taught, teacher attitude, total number of professional staff members working with students, and method of instruction. (Author/JN)

The Flexible Campus Program, the author believes, has given Boston's schools system-wide innovation by offering real curriculum alternatives and meaningful, supervised, career and future-oriented'' learning opportunities that draw on community resources. (Editor)

An interview with the president of a construction management firm reveals how time and money can be saved through value engineering, scheduling, and cost control. (Author)

Up With People is an independent, nonprofit, educational corporation headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, which has gained international acclaim through the worldwide performances of the Up With People musical presentations. Within the framework of these traveling shows, Up With People operates several innovative educational programs. (Authors/CB)

A flexible dental school curriculum in which the basic science courses are integrated, modular, and supplemented by self-instruction programs is described. (Editor)