Describes how state and local school aid systems operate in Oklahoma, Delaware, and Alaska, how they have changed, how equity objectives vary among them, and how well the systems achieve objectives. Emphasizes special circumstances in each state and finds that equity must be studied in relation to other policy objectives. (JW)

Following adoption of a district power equalizing school aid formula intended to achieve equity in the distribution of general revenue, in per pupil expenditure, and in property taxes, significant progress was made toward attaining wealth neutrality that has subsequently been eroded by a depressed state economy. (MJL)

After a summary of Illinois finance reform since 1973, the procedures for monitoring school finance equity are described. The tabulated results generally indicate that gains made in equity have been lost. The causes of the diminished drive for equity and future prospects are analyzed. (MJL)

Presents a breakdown of spending from 1971 to 1980 by the U.S. Department of Education (and its predecessor, the Education Division of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare) on educational technology research, development, and demonstrations and on support for purchase of equipment and facilities. A reference list is included.…

Examines educational equity for students and taxpayers under school finance systems used in British Columbia (Canada) before and after the province's 1982 reform. Discusses concepts and measures of equity, analyzes equity under the old system, and describes the new system and its response to previous problems. (Author/RW)

Using data gathered from New Jersey school districts for before and after the state's 1975 reform of educational financing, researchers sought to learn how compensating for enrollment changes would affect indicators of per-pupil expenditure inequality. Neither compensated nor uncompensated indicators revealed any impact from the reform. (RW)

The study of the relationship between satisfaction and spending preferences among 522 community leaders and 926 household residents in 8 rural Alabama counties indicated that generally higher levels of satisfaction were found among community residents; but, with some exceptions, leaders tended to prefer more spending on community services. (NQA)

Provides information on the financial support of scientific research in Austria, including comments on the training, employment, and future activities of chemists in this country. (Author/JN)

Describes the method and circumstances which allow for free online searches at the California State College-Stanislaus Library. Discussion includes reviewing search requests, feeless flexibility, and cost effectiveness. (JVP)

Analyzing the public school finance questions that have been brought before the public by Serrano vs Priest in California, the study demonstrates that California's traditional school financing system has not been equitable or efficient in meeting the needs of Chicano students. (NQ)

Describes six alternative models for consolidating and distributing federal education funds and evaluates them in terms of equity, potential for disruption, and changes in allocations among states and revenue requirements. (WD)

Discusses results of questionnaires (2,847 sent, 1,100 returned) from a random sample of teachers, principals and school board members in 48 states. Schools/districts were K-12 under 300 pupils, high schools under 200 students, or elementary schools under 15 per grade. Lists rural strengths, rural education recommendations. (AN)

Presents a study of utilization of student employees at Bowling Green State University Library and the development of an allocation formula to provide proportional funding to tasks prioritized by relative operational importance. The study further produced an objective basis for reallocating resources from less essential to more essential tasks.…

Documents personnel-oriented changes in the St. Louis, Missouri public school system and suggests that these changes have led to increased salary expenditures per pupil. (Author/ST)

Identified are the chief priorities in the global research and development budget and the geography of national investments in research and development. Trends of the sixties and seventies are detailed and a reordering of the world's research and development priorities is suggested. (BT)