A linear programing approach to the school busing problem is analyzed in some detail. Six different linear programing models allow examination of the effects of changes in the parameters of the models on assignment of students. Various ways in which school officials may use the solutions to the models and the postoptimality analysis of the models…

Two soft'' (non-formalized) models--the convergence model for R & D program management and a model of the processes of innovation in the public sector -- have been used in designing a strategy for a national right-to-read project. Covers the history of the project, an evaluation of the soft models, and a discussion of the conditions under…

Examines recent developments in the application of mathematical programing techniques to educational planning problems. Gives applications for selected problems at national, State, regional, and local levels of planning and notes the implications for educational research methodology. Special attention is given to applications at the school…

This paper describes several computer-based strategies for producing secondary school schedules and presents the results of research into the feasibility of determining optimal teacher-course assignments by use of an operations research model. (Author/JG)

Simulation is used to study the effects of varying service capacity in a medical clinic. The relationship between service capacity and student waiting time was used to construct a decision table with alternatives and cost effects that can be used to help the decisionmaker select the optimum number of service personnel. (Author/DN)