As an exercise in program proposals and planning, the author presents activities of a school fund seeker in obtaining funds to implement an experience-based career education program. (MF)

Argues that we can formulate a unifying principle for the public school in a fragmented, pluralistic society. Addresses itself to three topics: 1) the need for a unifying principle, 2) the formulation of a principle for which a maximum consensus can be claimed, and 3) a common curriculum that would implement the principle. (Author/RK)

Can a greater emphasis on law education help the schools do a better job? Provides five guidelines for effectively teaching law. The intent is to stimulate students to develop responsibility for their own learning while helping them to become better citizens. (Author/RK)

Reviews a "passionately intelligent manifesto" which puts forward proposals for a new kind of college. (Editor)

How do you and your community judge the quality of your school's writing instruction program? Provides a check list as a guideline. (Author/RK)

Vandalism, trespassing, drug traffic, crowd control, automobile traffic, and emergencies such as fire or storms--these are the kinds of problems a school security system should be designed to eliminate or minimize. A preventive program can save more money than it costs and can improve the learning environment at the same time, says this writer.…

The method of suspension described here is both legally and educationally sound. The authors say the additional expense of a suspension-room teacher is economical when considered in light of costs incurred to school, child, and society under the old system. (Editor)

Presents a detailed outline/guide for preparing well-organized grant requests and proposals. (SL)

This paper presents the methodology developed by the State University System of Florida (SUS) to propose new programs and evaluate their viability prior to approval. Universities must initially request that programs for development be placed on the 5-year strategic plan. Once on the SUS strategic plan, universities may submit proposals following a…

Author considers the value of in-basket programs. (RK)

The director of Extension Studies at Liverpool University evaluates the Russell Report

Comparison of program budgeting with traditional budgeting systems. (SP)