The private-sector provision of school infrastructure in the form of satellite schools is discussed in this paper. Following the introduction, section 2 presents a case study of Satellite Learning Centers in Dade County, Florida, in which the schools operate as public schools on business worksites. The host-business, American Bankers Insurance…

A wide variety of fundraising options is available to public schools. Such traditional school fundraising events as sales of student pictures, bake sales, carnivals, plays, magazine sales, concessions, and fruit sales can raise significant amounts if handled properly. Corporations, foundations, and charitable trusts provide a very small share of…

This hearing on legislation designed to encourage contributions of computers and computer equipment to elementary and secondary schools emphasizes California's experience with a state-level program. Testimony is included from the following witnesses: Kay Pacheco, Alameda County Office of Education; Michael D. Rashkin, Apple Computer, Inc.; Barbara…

A study was conducted to research and develop guidelines for the establishment and operation of a California community college foundation. The study involved a review of state regulations for the establishment of a non-profit foundation, a literature review, participation in two fund-raising seminars, personal interviews with foundation staff at…

THE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT PROGRAM, ONE OF 35 SEMIPROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AT CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO, COMBINES GENERAL EDUCATION, RELATED BUSINESS INSTRUCTION, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT CLASSES, FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE. THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES (1) PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES, (2) CURRICULUM,…

In recent years, an increasing number of districts have turned to district education foundations (DEF) for added fiscal support. Similar in many ways to university development offices, DEFs are privately operated, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that solicit funds from individuals and businesses and then distribute these funds to public school…

Private foundations can play a critical, catalytic role in changing American public education for the better, but they could and should be getting more bang for their bucks than they are right now. This article reports on a diverse collection of research papers that aims to shed unprecedented light both on the scope of contemporary education…

Financial conditions at 51 private colleges and universities in California are reported for 1977-1985. The following seven indicators are covered: fall enrollment, the percentage of current revenue represented by the difference between revenue and current expenditures, the percentage of annual expenditures for educational and general purposes…

The expressed attitudes and reported behaviors of 130 teachers toward parent education and parent involvement in early childhood education programs are investigated. The data suggest that teachers in publicly funded programs hold more positive attitudes toward parent education and encourage more parent involvement than do teachers in privately…

Outlines the clearest case of "de-skilling" to be found in education: the situation in California, where legislators and businessmen decide exactly how and with what methods and materials reading is to be taught, exactly what professional development activities are sanctioned and which shall not be mentioned, with this stamping out of…

This report looks at the infrastructure (capital outlay) needs of higher education in California through the Year 2000, indicating the needs projected by segment (University of California, California State University, and community colleges); past funding; and options for accommodating increasing enrollments and meeting capital outlay needs.…

IN 1967, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM TWO FOUNDATIONS, THE CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHED A 2-PART EXPERIMENTAL SUMMER PROGRAM IN WHICH HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TOOK EXPLORATORY ORIENTATION COURSES IN THE COLLEGE'S TECHNICAL PROGRAMS, AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS PARTICIPATED IN A GUIDANCE WORKSHOP WHICH ALSO INVOLVED THE…

This article explores the way one youth leadership development organization has used youth-adult partnerships (Y-APs) as a practice to support youth participation in community-change efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. The authors describe how Y-APs are used in two principal areas of the Youth Leadership Institute's…

Currently, charter schools represent one of the fastest growing movements of educational reform. The first charter school opened in 1992 and there are now over 3,400 charter schools nationwide. Despite this growth, we are only beginning to learn about the performance and operation of these schools. This article adds to our knowledge of charter…

This report summarizes evidence of a decline in government financial aid to students attending independent colleges and universities that have made contributions to the state by providing the state economy with competent professionals, and by offering educational opportunity to members of ethnic minorities. However, a state policy commitment to…