Reviews the first five years of Independent Local Radio (ILR), a broadcasting system comprised of locally managed and directed stations which originate virtually all their own material. ILR programing, which is designed to provide an attractive and well-rounded service for local listeners, is financed by advertisements. (RAO)

Compares the sources of library income and the user characteristics of education, occupation, and income to assess who pays for the library and who uses it. Unequal tax-to-tax ratios throughout the population are discussed. (JVP)

Canadian Library Association Annual Conference report. (Author)

This article deals with government funding and legislation concerning the development of prison libraries. While society has shown more of interest in this topic in recent years, not enough has been done in developing libraries in correctional institutions. (AP)

A discussion of present correctional library facilities and needs for further improvement. A section of the article is devoted to a discussion of grant programs designed for prison libraries. (AP)

Germany's 16 federal states provide 90 percent of the funding for their higher education institutions. Following the creation of "Incentives and Accountability," there has been a move from detailed input-oriented state control to an output-oriented form of global control. Currently, most states work with highly flexible institutional…

Analyzed data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Common Core of Data to determine the extent to which student achievement (in mathematics) was related to districts' control over instructional expenditure. Findings do not support the hypothesis that local districts could improve academic performance by increasing…

Considers the effects of endowment growth and wealth on future alumni giving and suggests that there may be an adverse response to college and university affluence. (Author/SLD)

In today's era of educational reform and shifting roles for school counselors, it is vital to hone one's skills via professional development. This article addresses learning how to capitalize on the power of professional development, explores the many benefits of continuing education, and suggests how school counselors can "sell" their bosses on…

Successful grant writing can help school counselors capture excess money to fund projects and programs that the school budget might otherwise not allow. This article provides tips for developing grant proposals that increase the chances of garnering funds for special programs and projects. (GCP)

Describes how a growing trend toward donor-advised funds, which function much like the creation of a private foundation, is helping higher education establish stronger ties to large donors. (EV)

Discusses findings from a survey on voluntary giving to higher education, which found that a sharp drop in alumni giving in 2002 spurred a dip in colleges' overall donations for the first time in 14 years. (EV)

Discusses a Cleveland philanthropist who is suspending his support for local causes until Case Western Reserve University overhauls its governance to his liking. (EV)

Describes process of establishing effective partnerships with businesses and foundations to raise money and resources for schools. Includes how to get started, making contact with potential partners, planning an event, materials for prospective partners, gaining partners' commitment, and keeping the commitment. (PKP)

Describes the implementation of a read-a-thon for UNICEF. Addresses the value of young children becoming involved in philanthropy. Urges others to try a read-a-thon or similar projects. (SG)