In 1935, as part of a relief project funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA 65-66-7752), the State of Texas undertook a statistical and research study of the Texas Public School situation with particular attention to be paid to the efficiency of the existing organization of administrative units, adequacy of public school plants, and the…

The nation's major city public school districts have substantial construction, renovation, modernization, and deferred maintenance needs because of the age and size of their school buildings, shifting populations, and the need to devote substantial resources to instructional personnel to meet their core academic mission. For instance, the average…

THIS REPORT IS A COMPILATION OF STUDIES ON SIGNIFICANT ASPECTS IN SCHOOL PLANNING AND OPERATION. A RELATIONSHIP IS SHOWN BETWEEN CURRICULUM, PERSONNEL AND AUXILIARY SERVICES IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS. THE REPORT INCLUDES PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SUCH AREAS AS--NONINSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL POLICIES, CUSTODIAL SERVICES,…

Explained and illustrated is the formula funding system used for colleges and universities in Texas. This system is considerably more complicated than the formulas used in other states. Data for institutions in the state system for fiscal 1978 are presented; actual appropriations are used rather than requests, and formula-produced amounts are…