Describes a study conducted in southeastern Washington to determine public opinion regarding several educational options. Compares study results obtained through structured interviews with adult residents at a randomly selected sample of households with results obtained by mailing questionnaires to all remaining households in the area. (AYC)

The impact of development of public lands for the use of tourists is resisted by inhabitants of small communities in the area; there is resentment of the use of their familiar leisure space, which they consider a part of their community, by large numbers of outsiders. (JD)

A statewide survey of over 1,100 voters in the state of Washington indicated that voters in the state have a positive perception of the performance of superintendents and principals in the majority of management areas evaluated. The survey gathered voter opinions from different sizes of school districts concerning educational management at the…