The repair of approximately 100 hurricane-damaged homes had several benefits: homes of hardship'' cases were repaired for the cost of materials; students from area vocational-technical schools received on-the-job training, apprentice training credit, and experience in a work group; and labor saw the value of vocational programs. (AG)

As part of Australia's Education and Local Development project, Tasmanian researchers investigated whether the upgrading of district schools to district high schools had contributed to the social, economic, and cultural development of the local areas. For three selected areas (Glenora, Sheffield, and Ouse), researchers gathered financial and…