Selected findings and policy implications from a statistical study of the amount and type of day care used by a national sample of parents are presented in this paper. For the analysis of hours used, the sample consisted of families (n=2,149) reporting use of at least one hour of care per week for whom complete data sets were available. For…

THE APPROVAL OF A COMMUNITY JUNIOR COLLEGE SITE IN FLORIDA IS A MATTER OF DECISION BY LOCAL COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES, HOWEVER, FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SITE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS CAN BE EXPENDED. TO FACILITATE SELECTION AND APPROVAL OF SITES FOR COMMUNITY JUNIOR COLLEGES, A DATA SHEET OF CRITERIA…

THE PURPOSES OF THIS STUDY WERE TO DETERMINE THE MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR USE IN LOCATING AND ESTABLISHING AREA VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, DEVELOP THIS PREDICTIVE MODEL, AND ANALYZE THE STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FACTORS COMPRISING EACH OF THE CHARACTERISTICS. A LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONFERENCES WITH STATE AND LOCAL…

This first of a series of reprints from "Soil Conservation Magazine" presents ideas and ways of incorporating environmental and outdoor education into school programs at all levels. This publication contains 10 such reprints. The titles of the articles are: (1) Conservation Education - It Lasts a Lifetime; (2) Through an Open Door; (3)…

Recommendations are made for the establishment of new public senior colleges in Illinois and for the general location of these colleges. Included are various data and discussions which offer supporting evidence for the recommendations. The supporting evidence is categorized as follows--(1) projection of college-age population and degree-credit…

Future school sites are projected for Saginaw, Michigan, through 1980. The projections are based on the following factors--(1) number of students presently enrolled, (2) how students will be grouped within residential areas, and (3) how students will be grouped within schools. Total population trends, school census data, and public school…

The purpose of this study was to identify the nature of perceived problems of elementary teachers, considering the frequency of occurrence and the difficulties caused. School location and years of teaching experience were used as variables. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Improved planning, more efficient routing, and relocated sites for special education programs enabled the Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) Public School District to reduce its spending on transportation for special students by 24 percent while decreasing student travel time and ensuring controlled growth of programs in the future. (PGD)

The aloofness of those in the medical schools from general faculty and students and the still narrow education of medical students are considered to be among the causes of the deep problems facing modern medicine. The current state of American medicine is assessed in this regard. (Author/LBH)

Author describes arguments presented and problems overcome by the college and city in arriving at the decision to construct a non-urban rather than city- centered university. (IR)

A method for using routinely collected data from large management information systems for program development is described. The example of school lunch participation illustrates the use of time series data to explore causes for observed changes in performance at the various project sites where a program is being carried out. (PN)

In the late 1960s, a new university (Athabasca) was created in the Edmonton, Alberta region with a mandate to provide undergraduate degree programs and to explore and institute new approaches in curriculum organization, program development, and services delivery. Relocation of the university is discussed. (MLW)

A list of 27 summer law programs abroad sponsored by American universities includes information on foreign program sponsors, location, language of instruction, dates, courses and credits available, openings, admission requirements and contact person, costs, and available living accommodations. (Journal availability: 1155 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL…

Examines student mathematics achievement in rural and urban areas of Yunnan Province (China) using a sample of students in 162 schools to study the effect of the students' school location, family background, and teacher qualifications. Reveals that the level of teacher training greatly affects student knowledge. (CMK)