Discusses educational programs carried out by a minimum system which consists of a PDP-8/L computer with 4K memory and an ASR-33 teletype. Indicates that an entire curriculum with 450 students can be handled by simply adding some components. (CC)

The author suggests a method by which educational expenditures may be related to educational needs without the use of computers or PPBS. Teachers and principals are actively involved in this budget process, which seems especially relevant to small districts that have no access to computers. (Author/DN)

Describes a new computer-based financial management system for architectural and engineering firms. The operational computer system places a full range of management controls in the hands of principals, auditors, and controllers, thus making possible improved administrative and financial performance. (Author/DN)

Compares the cost of advanced education with the apparent benefit of obtaining an advanced degree and the long term net earnings differentials for each advanced degree. (Author/RK)

Analysis of results from an earnings sample census of educated males in Britain indicates a relative overexpansion in the graduate part of the university sector and underinvestment in higher level technician training. (MF)

In order to aid in the adaptation of various management techniques to education, the Rocky Mountain School Study Council is sponsoring a Title III project entitled Project for Educational Evaluation and Accountability.'' One aim of the project is to begin to apply management by performance objectives in the classroom. The use of performance will…

Describes a unique book review program run by one Arizona school district. The program enables the school to acquire books at no cost from publishers and provides book reviews for small daily and weekly newspapers in the area. Explains how to set up such a program. (DN)

Schools are moving toward greater differentiation of instructional staffs through the use of paraprofessionals. A sophisticated differentiated instructional program requires the assistance of paraprofessionals. (Author)

Before accountability as now envisioned can be implemented on a wide scale, a great deal more research, development, and testing must be done on the specification of objectives, ways of achieving specific objectives, and methods of measuring achievement. (Authro)

Operations Research models of the acquisition and storage functions of a library are developed. Rules for selection of materials for a depository are analyzed and models of circulation interference and usage are explored. A generalized model of library costs and benefits is proposed. (11 references) (Author)

In a discussion of accountability and performance contracting, the author believes that within a couple of years, performance contracting in its present form will be seen as a rather primitive, simplistic approach to the practice of accountability, but the notion of accountability will continue to be a powerful influence on the educational scene.…

Author attempts to relate expenditure to the purpose for which it is spent and examines the possible benefits of improved costing. (Author/RK)