The Seattle School District has experienced a steady enrollment decline over the last decade or more. Yet even when total revenues and revenue dollars per child are expressed in 1967 dollars, it is clear that the number of dollars spent per child on education is increasing. This is partially because it is not possible to reduce staff members as…

The documents and articles annotated here offer many suggestions for developing closure criteria, planning, maintaining public and staff goodwill, and finding ways to use or dispose of school facilities. Examination of this material shows that techniques for school closure are not subject to great debate, but that failure to recognize and use them…

The board of education's policies concerning the action to be taken in regard to small elementary schools takes into consideration aspects of both educational quality and cost. The following factors will be considered in assessing the future of elementary schools: actual and projected enrollment, long-range need for elementary school facilities in…

The last public White Paper acknowledged that teacher numbers can no longer be tied strictly to pupil-teacher ratios as school rolls decline, if the different needs of pupils are to be met, and a sufficient range of specialist teachers employed to maintain a full curriculum. (Author)

The author believes that, although there are negative aspects to the declining school enrollment in the primary schools in England (e.g., teacher redeployment, teacher unemployment, school closures), this phenomenon could give rise to a higher general standard of living and better educational opportunities for all. (KC)

Reviews the politics of school finance reform during the early- and mid-seventies, and suggests possible future developments in the years ahead. (PKP)

Traces the development of undergraduate history courses at the university level. Notes that history has declined from a broad field of interest, which provided perspective to students majoring in other disciplines, to a field of increasing fragmentation and specialization. Contends that this reflects the interest of the faculty rather than student…

The financial plight of private colleges and universities in the face of inflation and declining enrollments is examined, with emphasis on serious problems at specific institutions. The likelihood of many closings is addressed, and innovative solutions to problems of student financial aid and fund raising are described. (LBH)

The prospect of declining enrollments challenges those in higher education to plan creatively for the future. For illustrative purposes, the concerns of mental health, aging, and criminal justice are related to higher education and examined in terms of four primary planning variables: programs, people, facilities, and funding. (JMD)

With the prospect of fewer students and diminished tuition receipts, many universities will be unable to honor their contracts with tenured faculty. The author presents an ordered plan for dealing with faculty terminations at a time of "financial exigency." (Editor)

Aspects of decline that affect architecture--enrollment, resources, facility condition, funding, the educator's role, and the architect's role--were discussed by workshop participants. Specific solutions included building conversion, master plans, an energy bond referendum, and a regional school concept. (Author/MLF)

Panel members discussed voting trends, declining enrollment, success of bond issues, school closing, and a summary of NIE's research on declining enrollment. Workshop members participated in discussing the issues. (Author/MLF)

Negative and positive developments in the Latin curriculum in American public schools and developments in England are discussed. Declining enrollment trends, the emplementation of elementary school Latin classes in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and diversification of the secondary school classics curriculum are some of the topics addressed.…

Lobbyists should be paid to stimulate greater government and business interest in foreign language enrollment trends. A nationwide radio and television campaign should be launched to inform the American public of the value of learning a foreign language. (SW)

Two suggestions are offered for alleviating the apparent stagnation of departments in Australian universities: a higher proportion of limited term appointments, and interchange of staff between universities and other agencies. Implications for recruitment and promotion are discussed. (LBH)