NOTING THAT THE WELFARE OF INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS AS WELL AS THE WELFARE OF THE CITY, STATE, AND NATION DEMANDS THAT THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF INSUFFICIENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND POVERTY BE BROKEN, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NEW YORK CITY PROPOSED A 5-YEAR EMERGENCY PROGRAM FOR QUALITY EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES PLANS FOR THE…

AN ARCHITECT AND A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS COLLABORATED ON THE DESIGN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH STRESSED ECONOMY AND FLEXIBILITY. THEY CONSIDERED THREE ASPECTS OF FLEXIBILITY--(1) EXPANDABILITY, (2) CONVERTIBILITY, AND (3) VERSATILITY. EXPANDABILITY IS DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING. CONVERTIBILITY FEATURES IDENTIFIED INCLUDE…

THE PROGRAM FOR A JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY REQUIRED A ONE-STORY BUILDING FOR 1000 PUPILS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCOMMODATING AN INCREASE OF 200 PUPILS. EMPHASIS WAS TO BE PLACED ON--(1) SHARED SPACES, WHICH WOULD OFFER EVERY GRADE LEVEL COMPLETE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AUDITORIUM, SCIENCE, ARTS, AND LIBRARY FACILITIES, (2) SEPARATION OF…

This document contains a set of guidelines designed to assist officials and consultants of the state-supported universities, colleges, and community colleges in the appropriate procedures for selecting campus sites, in the preparation of long-range facilities plans for the development of their campuses, and in the program planning of specific…

Crownhill Elementary School in Bremerton, Washington, has succeeding in boosting reading and math scores of its students and building their self-esteem as it doubled in size. Teachers participate in budget and hiring decisions and share ideas. Some of the projects and programs are briefly described. (MT)

This design brief contains general information on school design; room functions, layouts, and area interrelationships; planning procedures; and costs intended for use by design teams and school authorities when planning new schools and extensions. It covers plan development and design philosophy and presents a series of design guidance notes for…

Bowling alleys, synagogues and skating rinks have provided new-found space for CUNY in meeting changing physical plant needs. (Editor)

Four permanent self-contained classroom additions were designed and completed within 90 days, at 60 percent of the average bid for temporary units. (Author)

A private college's distinctive qualities are the means by which it attracts students. The author offers eight suggestions for the private school attempting self-examination and self-reliance". (SP)

Results of a systematic and direct attempt to locate and study private schools in the United States are reported. Considerable effort was spent searching out non-Catholic schools not identified in other surveys. Rapid growth of these schools is discussed, as are implications for public education. (PP)

The renovation and enlargement of a Watertown (Massachusetts) high school was accomplished without interfering with the academic schedule. A three-story media center, a new gymnasium, and various provisions for the handicapped are among the improvements and additions. (Author/MLF)

Examines the use of school relocatables to address the demands of increasing student enrollment and space utilization. Considerations involving location selection and building continuity are discussed as are preparatory planning for power hook-ups and inspections. Reasons for using relocatables are highlighted. (GR)

Describes the Hong Kong Education Department's School Management Initiatives (SMI) scheme, a decentralizing reform scheme based on lessons from the business and industrial sectors. Shows that the SMI has been successful at the school level but not at the system level. Summarizes suggestions for improving the reform scheme. (DSK)

Details the charette process of Longview Community College's (Missouri) Liberal Arts Building expansion and renovation project. The meeting's planning and agenda are detailed. (GR)