School systems must be geared for intensive introspection and analysis if the confusion in educational planning is to be allayed. The Planning, Programing, Budgeting System provides an appropriate framework to approach basic research and policy analysis. (Author/JN)

Stresses the need to plan the educational system's conversion to metrics. Since almost 80 percent of the world now uses metrics, and since they are easier to teach to children than the currently used English system, the author claims conversion is both logical and cheaper in the longrun. Includes a school metrication calendar. (Author/WM)

Construction management involves (1) identifying the problems and the problem areas, (2) reviewing the various options to which these problems might respond, (3) making decisions based on this evidence, and (4) implementing those decisions as quickly as possible after they are made. (Author)

The first installment of a 3-part Building Cost File designed to provide readers with a basic framework for acquiring and using their own data. Discusses the myths and realities of cost data and cost analysis, describes how the file is put together, and presents an actual high school cost analysis (see EA 503 951) prepared under the rules set out…

An air quality control scheme employing meteorological diffusion, time averaging and frequency, and cost-benefit models is discussed. The methods outlined provide a constant feedback system for air quality control. Flow charts and maps are included. (BL)

Looks at the problems of school bus transportation in New Jersey at State, county, and local levels. Cost and safety comparisons are made for contract busing and busing in school district owned buses. The job of a new county level transportation coordinator is also discussed. (Author/DN)

Describes how two traditional school buildings were converted to open plan schools in Crystal Lake, Illinois, without breaking the budget. Before'' and after'' sketches are provided. (EA)

The inadequacies of the accountability system California legislators have required California schools to adopt are discussed. (JB)

How to determine whether the cost of differentiated staffing is proportionate to the benefits that may be realized. (Author)

The data from this survey of the attitudes of teachers, administrators, board of education members, and selected lay citizens lend support to the existing literature that reveals much support for regional cooperation, even in light of the many sensitive issues presently facing public education. (Author/JH)

A plan to improve the quality of higher education and at the same time reduce the cost to the taxpayer. (Author)

To achieve the benefits of both efficiency and effectiveness requires that economists and educators at least be able to work together in developing and supporting educational strategies. (DM)

Innovative planning and performance specifications cut New Jersey's costs by a third. (Author)

Economical school construction does not have to result in a barren, stark appearance or in small, box-like learning spaces. (Author)