Reviews research on the extent, causes, and consequences of the unequal funding of public schools within and among states. Describes state legal and legislative efforts to improve funding equity. (Contains 41 references.) (PKP)

Presents detailed tabulations of national and state data on the number, tenure, and average salaries of full-time instructional faculty on 9- and 10-month contracts at degree-granting postsecondary institutions that are eligible for Title IV federal financial aid. (Author)

An American Camping Association project identified trends, issues, and recommendations for addressing the issues that may confront nonprofit camping programs in the next 10-15 years. Results are organized into three categories: mission, strategic management, and critical issues. A sidebar summarizes relevant trends related to funding, management,…

The author reviews the structure and role of the German Studentenwerke, local student service associations, and their programs for students. Examines the effect of German unification on student services to illustrate current problems and issues. Describes how Studentenwerks have managed to obtain greater financial freedom, have improved their…

A 1998 survey found a 40 percent reduction (to nine) in the number of Scottish local-authority residential outdoor education centers operating since the reform of local government in 1996. Data also covered staff, funding, areas of outdoor education provided, pupils' affective and social development, and environmental education. (Contains…

Describes how the Montreal Island School Commission, through its five school boards, with a budget of $124 million over 27 years, has greatly improved school success rates in disadvantaged communities. The Commission acted under the authority of Article 430 of the Public Education Act to ensure that disadvantaged areas receive special attention.…

A chart summarizes state appropriations in the United States for major higher education institutions and programs for 1999-2000, noting the percentage change over the previous year. A second chart ranks the states by appropriation amounts and by one-year percentage change, and also provides specific appropriation amounts and five-year average…

This case study focuses on how the continuing-education department within the University of Glasgow (Scotland) utilizes special funding initiatives to develop a flexible program of part-time credit-bearing courses and awards designed to widen access to higher education for adults wishing to study in the evening. Response indicates significant…

Discusses how a policy statement on board philanthropy can clarify fundraising expectations of all governing and foundation board members. Describes essential components of such a policy statement: mission and vision, recognition of board responsibility for fundraising, specific expectations, and commitment to project and campaign goals. Also…

Examines whether devoting more resources to education can positively affect the distribution of income within a country. Finds that public-education expenditures appear to be associated with a subsequent decrease in the level of income inequality. Finding is robust to the inclusion of various control variables and appears to be larger in…

Discusses the relationship between funding, management, and quality assurance in engineering education in developing countries. Presents a few case studies on problems of accreditation and quality assessment in larger developing countries such as India and the Philippines, and also in very small developing countries such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji,…

With government funding, Ontario occupational therapy students were placed in community agencies not typically using therapists, at no cost. Offsite occupational therapists provided supervision. Students learned to work independently and understand the therapist's role in health promotion and prevention. Ongoing funding was provided by 25% of…

Results of state-by-state study of unmet school infrastructure needs using multiple data sources. Found that aggregate unmet infrastructure needs of $266.1 billion were significantly larger than found in earlier studies and varied substantially among states. Suggests different short- and long-term funding strategies to address problem. Includes…

Surveyed academics for the impact of Britain's Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), an assessment and funding mechanism, on their research behavior. Compared results to an earlier study (McNay, 1997) for significant differences. Found that the RAE time scale and the perceived preferences of RAE panel members are increasingly influencing choice of…

As school quality improves, does the housing market reflect buyers' perception of that change? In 1993, Texas implemented Senate Bill 7 (S.B. 7), commonly known as the Robin Hood financing of local schools, wherein some of the property tax revenues from wealthy school districts are redistributed to less wealthy districts. Data from Dallas County…