Two types of organizational structure--centralized and pluralistic--found in 48 states' public assistance organizations can be partly accounted for by the administrative ideology that was dominant at the organization's formative stage. The effects of the structure on some internal components of the organization are long-lasting. (Author/IRT)

This article provides data on the decentralization of seven large U. S. school systems, explaining when and how it came about. (Editor)

The author explains how the traditional (hierarchical and bureaucratic) school district model inhibits citizen participation, and he describes the effects on citizen participation of two other models -- a decentralized model or a community control model. Chicago's experience with a decentralized model and New York City's experience with a…

Traces London, Ontario's community schools from 1968-1984. Describes a system in transition from being centrally controlled by a school board to being increasingly in the control of community volunteers. Reflects on the redevelopment of the community school ideal as responsibility for school operations is placed back in community hands. (BRR)

Issues brought up at the International Consortium for Options in Public Education -- the role and administration of alternative schools, the function of schools, and community control -- are reviewed. (KM)

Describes several administrative-community alternatives for governing metropolitan schools: (1) administrative decentralization, (2) community participation, and (3) community control. (CT)

Veteran principals are among the victims of "community control," Chicago style. Presents a chapter from the "Krug Report" published by the Chicago Tribune, with observations, inpressions, and educated insights based on many interviews, visits, and long-time contacts with schools. Attempts to help the public better understand…

The future stability of the Los Angeles school district as a single entity is questioned. Various problems that add instability to the system's present decentralization plans are discussed. Among them are achievement and academic performance. (Author/AM)

Political developments with respect to two public school systems are examined in terms of two theoretical models. When viewed from the analytical perspective used here, similarities between the two cities with respect to progress in decentralization begin to emerge.

Cites the rush to administrative decentralization and community participation. Suggests that controversy arises when school critics want to move to community control, a concept that has not yet accomplished what advocates claim for it. (JF)

Analysis of New York's school decentralization law indicates that in the areas of curriculum, budget, personnel, and collective bargaining, central policies and administrative action have frustrated effective local controls. (Author/JF)

An analysis of the theoretical, psychological, and practical implications of black community control of schools as a viable response to white separatism and discrimination. (EH)

Questions the rationale for and possible consequences of political decentralization of New York City. Suggests that the disadvantages--reduced level of professionalism, increased expense in multiple government operation, "stabilization" of residential segregation, necessity for budget negotiations because of public disclosure of tax…

Analysis of report to be published by the Urban Coalition.

It is difficult to develop a measure of diversity in broadcast programing, and it is equally difficult to measure the value of a broadcast to its viewer. Similarly, attempts to measure viewer preference functions have resulted in categorizations so vague as to be meaningless. In the face of such ambiguity, attempts by the Federal Communications…