Using statistical data, this paper analyzes methods for educational finance in Ontario that provide alternatives to present fiscal inequalities. There are currently five barriers to equity: the lack of directly comparable measures of local tax-paying ability, the extremes in unit equalized assessment caused by the large number of school…

Factors of success associated with eight medical school recipients of Financial Distress Grants from the Health Resources Administration were studied. "Factors of success" refers to the effectiveness of actions taken by the medical schools to improve their financial stability. (One school used the funds to maintain accreditation.) The…

A survey was conducted of at least two educational agencies in each state and territory of the United States in order to determine state policies on concurrent enrollment. Six states did not respond; 17 indicated that there was no statewide policy and that such matters were determined on a local level by boards of trustees or individual…

From the 1950's to the 1970's, graduate student tuition funding trends at Saint Louis University were studied for the business administration, education, law, and medicine programs. Administration of a questionnaire to graduate degree recipients resulted in a return of 1,453 usable responses. The most important external source for tuition funding…

The viewpoints of concerned parties in Georgia are synthesized regarding the postsecondary educational system in the state. Major issues that need to be addressed, and agendas for action in the immediate future are outlined, followed by an overview of postsecondary educational opportunities in Georgia describing the principal characteristics,…

Created in 1974, the Connecticut Wilderness School is a successful program for breaking patterns of failure due to negative self-image and instilling positive values of confidence and responsibility in order to develop constructive attitudes and behaviors in young people aged 15 to 20 who have run into trouble with the law. The wilderness program…

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL FINANCE SPONSORED BY THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL FINANCE OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. THE CONFERENCE DEALT PRIMARILY WITH NEEDED CHANGES IN SCHOOL FINANCE TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATIONS DEMANDED FOR AMERICAN EDUCATION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE…

CONCERNED ABOUT DEVELOPING A COORDINATED, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM, THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN MARYLAND COMPILED INFORMATION FROM STUDY COMMITTEES, TESTIMONY, AND PERTINENT LITERATURE. EIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DETAILED IN THE REPORT--(1) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOVERNOR'S INTERDEPARTMENTAL…

Due to Alaska's unique culture, geography and history there are various State and Federal laws affecting the education of Alaskan children, especially Native children. Under these laws, several kinds of school systems operate for rural Alaska communities--Bureau of Indian Affairs, Regional Education Attendance Areas, city and borough districts,…

Budgeting is examined in view of the increasingly complex relationship between colleges and universities and state governments. It is noted that there needs to be dramatic revisions to improve the responsiveness of state government to the needs of society, and institutions of higher learning have a stake in the outcome of this so-called…

Florida statutes provide that the community colleges shall serve the post-high school educational needs of local communities by providing education in three major areas: (1) adult continuing education, including community services; (2) occupational education; and (3) general and academic education parallel to that of first and second years of the…

Background information is provided to give an overall picture of the status of Ohio's libraries. The demographic, economic, and governmental characteristics of Ohio are discussed, and the financial and organizational structure of the state's libraries are examined in detail. Interlibrary cooperation and the role of state and federal governments…

The Ohio Instructional Grant Program is a financial aid program designed to assist low- and middle-income students who are enrolled for full-time undergraduate study in eligible Ohio institutions of higher education. It is intended to supplement financial resources that are already available to students. The Ohio General Assembly appropriated…

This publication is a compilation of statistical data concerned with the quantitative aspects of the California public school system. It contains data on the number of pupils, teachers, and schools and the amount of money needed to educate the 4.4 million children who attend California public schools. Some information on community college finances…

This report is intended to provide information with which to answer those questions most frequently asked by members of the legislature, state agencies, external agencies, citizens, administrators, faculty members, and students. The information is presented in two categories: (1) Narrative Description of the history, organization, goals and…