What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors

Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor;Nonprofits and Philanthropy

What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors

Analyzes, by college major, gender and racial/ethnic distribution, median annual earnings, likelihood of unemployment and advanced degree attainment, and occupation and industry, as well as earnings differences within majors by race/ethnicity and gender.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States

The Digital Revolution and Higher Education

Computers and Technology;Education and Literacy

The Digital Revolution and Higher Education

Presents survey findings about the views of college presidents and the public on the value of, prevalence of, and experience with online learning, as well as the role of the Internet and related technologies in education and prospects for future growth.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States

Voices of Change in African Higher Education

Education and Literacy;International Development;Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Voices of Change in African Higher Education

Compiles success stories of PHEA-supported efforts to transform universities and develop effective means of teaching, research, and services in nine African countries. Examines obstacles overcome, lessons learned, and new possibilities for partnerships.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: Africa;Africa (Eastern) / Kenya;Africa (Eastern) / Tanzania;Africa (Eastern) / Uganda;Africa (Northern) / Egypt;Africa (Southern) / South Africa;Africa (Western) / Ghana;Africa (Western) / Nigeria;Africa (Southeastern) / Madagascar;Africa (Central) / Central African Republic;Africa (Southeastern) / Mozambique

Vulnerability, Risk, and the Transition to Adulthood

Children and Youth, Education and Literacy, Poverty

Vulnerability, Risk, and the Transition to Adulthood

Examines whether poverty and single parenthood influence the likelihood of risk behavior and dropping out among youth and how these behaviors affect the trajectory of connectedness and employment patterns in adulthood. Considers policy implications.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

Informing Writing: The Benefits of Formative Assessment

Education and Literacy

Informing Writing: The Benefits of Formative Assessment

Examines whether classroom-based formative writing assessment - designed to provide students with feedback and modified instruction as needed - improves student writing and how teachers can improve such assessment. Suggests best practices.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

Non-Profits and the Economy in Northeastern Wisconsin

Arts and Culture, Education and Literacy, Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Non-Profits and the Economy in Northeastern Wisconsin

Presents survey findings about the overall financial health and outlook of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, including cash reserves, revenues, layoffs, and statistics about the arts and culture and youth and education sectors.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Wisconsin

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