Describes ways teachers can prevent cutbacks in school music programs. A strong argument can be presented that music education is economically efficient because music teachers carry above average class loads. Suggestions for ways that teachers can provide leadership in organizing public support are included. (AM)

Describes how members of one community organization tried to get their school district to move toward an Educational Planning-Programming Budgeting System. (Authors/MB)

This study examines the economic, educational, and physical feasibility of the four-quarter plan with an assigned vacation. The choice of this plan resulted from the examination of research and literature on different forms and uses of the four-quarter plan. It was concluded that the plan would be feasible if the following conditions were met: (1)…

This document consists of two publications: the five-year state plan for career education in Kansas and a handbook providing guidelines for program development at the local school level. The plan includes the following information: (1) the results of a two-year needs assessment survey; (2) its two goals: first, to increase awareness of the…