When Yorktown switched to a flexible scheduling program it wanted to stretch the lunch hour to encourage students to spend their two free periods per day at school. The answer was a private food contractor who is responsible for equipment, personnel, and food preparation and is open from 7:30 a.m. to well into the evening. (Author/JN)

Despite uncertainty over program goals, Mainstream is providing useful, satisfying jobs for enrollees. (BH)

A tabulated guide to the Office of Education's legislation and programs which support educational technology. Indicates programs for which individuals are eligible, the types of activities each can support, and sources of more specific information from USOE. (Author/TS)

Discusses the new federal Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. (PG)

Discusses the new federal Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. (PG)

What school administrators should know about new Federal guidelines on spending Title I money. Covers the extent of parent participation, publicizing the programs, attaining comparability, teacher bonuses, selecting target schools, assessing children's needs, evaluation, and pitfalls to avoid. (Author)

Classes on college campuses help dropouts complete high school. (Editor)

Criticizes presidential message on science and technology for discussing policy and philosophy rather than specific programs for their implementation. (AL)

Public employment program adds variety of workers to government payrolls. (Editor)

Taken from talk to member representatives of ACPRA attending the Association's National Conference in 1971. (Editor)

Argues merits of a separate department for education in the Federal Government. (JF)