This document reports the development of a system of mass-produced standardized components for school construction. The project was originated and implemented to solve a problem connected with the heavy demand for schools that confronted the Montreal Catholic School Board. The report outlines the problem -- a need for schools -- and gives details…

Educational facilities analyzed in this bulletin are in the countries of the Republic of Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The first section reviews the historical reasons for different stages of school building development in the…

This manual provides guidelines for school facilities for conducting technology education throughout the curriculum, especially in Florida. The introductory section of the manual defines technology education and provides information on how it is conducted at each educational level. It also provides technology education facilities guidelines for…

The Maldives experience of constructing community schools is examined to show how other small countries may overcome the special problems faced in designing and building schools. External assistance for design, and training of national personnel qualified neither as architects or engineers, was used to make up for the lack of a permanent unit for…

Based on cooperative action of the government and local communities, the Peruvian Rural School System (SERP 71) evolved from the necessity to reconstruct Peruvian schools of the Sierra region after the earthquake of 1970, and from Peru's new educational reform law (1970) which called for an active-dynamic pupil attitude, continuous updating of…

Reports on current research on the educational, social, and financial implications of declining enrollment in Ontario are summarized in part 1 of this paper and accompanied by the author's comments and conclusions. The abstracts cover such topics as school closure, the adequacy of small secondary schools, minimum acceptable size of elementary…

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) estimates that as of January, 1978, about $300 million would be needed to renovate or construct school facilities for Indian children. The B.I.A. could save millions of Federal dollars by enforcing its policy of having Indian children attend nearby public schools when adequate facilities exist and by…

This document presents the case for a new Harlem High School viewed in the larger context of a potential Independent Harlem School System, created as a response to the Harlem Community's sincere desire for quality education and local control of schools. Twenty-one chapters, each further subdivided into several categories, comprise the document as…

The fifth edition of the guide is a reference work covering all phases of planning, design, construction, and renovation of educational facilities. The loose-leaf format is illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and photographs and is designed to hold additional units or revisions. A brief summary of school building design in the United States and…

The purpose of this study was to assess the present state of building systems, to analyze projects currently being developed, and to predict future advances in systems. "Building system" is used to designate a minimum of three major subsystems designed to fit and function together without the necessity of onsite cutting or other extensive…

The evaluation report is one of seven produced for the Occupational Exploration Program (OEP), a series of simulated occupational experiences designed for junior high school students. Describing the pilot testing of the simulation dealing with construction, the report contains sections describing the simulation context, evaluation procedures,…

This study focuses on the distribution portion of the State school program. It examines the shortcomings of the present system and makes recommendations for changes. The study also considers school transportation in Indiana, school facilities funding, fiscal ability and effort of Indiana school corporations, and compensatory education programs.…

This report presents an analysis of Illinois' present educational finance system and makes recommendations for future legislation to improve the system. The report discusses (1) State constitutional provisions, (2) the present tax structure and alternative taxing methods, (3) proposed distribution formulas and equalization methods, (4) financing…

Reviewing the state of the art of southern rural development education needs, this paper presents tabular and narrative data re: (1) Current Expenditures by Region and Type of School District Per Pupil Enrolled in Public Primary and Secondary Schools; (2) Current Expenditures Per Pupil Enrolled in Public Primary and Secondary Schools by Region and…

This document describes President Clinton's call to action for American education in the 21st century. Strong, safe schools with clear standards of achievement and discipline, and talented and dedicated teachers in every classroom are needed. Priorities include: setting rigorous national standards, with national tests in fourth-grade reading and…