October

On The Cover

Defining Diversity

Rebecca Jones

In the face of growing resegregation, some school districts are finding ways to encourage a healthy mix of children with different backgrounds.

 

Features

  • The New Finance

    Deborah A. Verstegen

    Today's high standards call for a new way of funding education.

  • Financing Facilities

    John Augenblick and Justin Silverstein

    Who pays for school construction, and how much? Recent litigation is likely to alter the landscape of construction funding.

Departments

  • Your Turn

    October 2002 Your Turn

    Editorial Staff

    Your chance to tell us what you think. This month, You say: Keep athletics at all costs. We ask: Should schools sell naming rights?

  • Research

    Getting Advisories Right

    Susan Black

    Adviser/advisee programs are a great idea ... in theory.

  • School Law

    The Voucher Decision

    Benjamin Dowling-Sendor

    The high court's landmark ruling in "Zelman" doesn't necessarily end all legal disputes over vouchers.

  • Adviser

    October 2002 Adviser

    Editorial Staff

    What would you do if … parents objected to your district's Halloween party?