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Education and Literacy;Race and Ethnicity
Analyzes the impact of the exit exam requirement on student persistence, achievement, and graduation by race/ethnicity and gender and the factors behind the differential effects. Considers implications for the fairness and effectiveness of the exams.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Western) / California
Education and Literacy
Outlines survey findings on Wisconsin residents' views on the quality of public schools and reforms including increased spending, accountability, vouchers, charter schools, online education, and merit pay, compared with Milwaukee and national surveys.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Wisconsin
Computers and Technology, Education and Literacy
Based on discussions among education, government and technology leaders and others, outlines the potential of digital learning to close the achievement gap; basic elements, including student access and personalized learning; and policy actions for each.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States
Education and Literacy
Explores how the transition process from secondary to higher education affects access to higher education in the Netherlands, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. Examines barriers and makes recommendations for expanding "access with success."
August 1970
Geographic Focus: Africa (Southern) / South Africa;North America / United States;Europe (Eastern) / Ukraine;Europe (Northwestern) / Netherlands
Education and Literacy
Compares courses taken, experience, and knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy among future elementary and middle school mathematics teachers in sixteen countries. Explores links to student performance and calls for reforms in certification and curricula.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: Africa (Southern) / Botswana;Asia (Southeastern) / Malaysia;Asia (Southeastern) / Thailand;Eurasia / Russia;Europe (Scandinavia) / Norway;Europe (Western) / Switzerland;North America / United States;Europe (Western) / Germany;Europe (Southern) / Spain;Asia (Southeastern) / Singapore;South America (Southwestern) / Chile;Eurasia / Georgia;Europe (Central) / Poland;Asia (Southeastern) / Philippines;Asia (Southwestern) / Oman;Asia (Eastern) / China / Taiwan
Education and Literacy, Race and Ethnicity
Analyzes the rising shares of Hispanic/Latino, African-American, and Asian students in suburban public schools between 1993-94 and 2006-07. Examines to what extent minorities are isolated or exposed to other groups and how evenly they are distributed.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States
Disabilities, Education and Literacy
Provides an overview of the state's special education programs, including eligibility, enrollment, student performance, time spent outside regular classrooms, spending, and financing, compared to national trends. Considers policy implications.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California, North America-United States
Education and Literacy
Examines the urgent need to prepare students for postsecondary degrees and professional training, lessons from Northern and Central Europe, and models of school reform to provide career and technical education, including expanded roles for employers.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
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