The chapters in this book address a range of issues of interest to school directors, teachers, and parents and are intended to promote discussion about educational alternatives. A basic premise is that in the not-too-distant future, education will be provided where and when students and their parents can best access it, with educational venues and calendars changing. Chapters offer analysis and recommendations and focus on education in Washington state. Chapters are: (1) "School Financing Fundamentals"; (2) "Bilingual Education"; (3) "Educating Highly Capable Students"; (4) "Learning Assistance Program"; (5) "Student Assessment"; (6) "Privatization & Contracting Out"; (7) "Collective Bargaining"; (8) "Class Size"; (9) "School Construction"; (10) "Value Added Assessment"; and (11)"Distance Learning." (EV)