Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor
Identifies needs in education and skills development, economic development, and supports for working families. Calls for state investment to improve access to and aid for education, job creation and training, and wages and benefits for the working poor.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Nebraska
Education and Literacy;Government Reform
Examines the availability of federal loans to community college students by race/ethnicity and state, default rates, borrowing trends, and reasons why colleges opt out of federal programs. Argues for access to federal loans as a safe and equitable option.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor
Examines successful state strategies in instituting a community college-centered career pathway framework, a series of education and training programs and support services focused on specific occupational sectors. Explores challenges and lessons learned.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin;North America / United States (Southern) / Kentucky;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Oregon;North America / United States (Southern) / Arkansas;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Argues that the participation and attainment data used in international comparisons do not reflect the performance objectives of higher education systems. Suggests economic and demographic frameworks for interpreting data and changes in data collection.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
Examines college readiness levels in Texas by race/ethnicity, age, and core subject and factors behind low completion rates at community and technical colleges. Calls for reforming developmental education and assessment. Profiles current initiatives.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas
Outlines the Linked Learning model of combining rigorous high school academics with technical learning and real-world experience at the Center for Advanced Research Technology. Presents data on its impact on community college and university enrollment.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Western) / California
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor;Government Reform
Outlines the need to strengthen community college students' basic English and math skills as required for college courses in order to meet workforce needs. Describes promising approaches to improving developmental education and recommends state policies.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
Computers and Technology;Education and Literacy
Reviews current practices in and strategies for incorporating innovative technology into the teaching of remedial math at the college level. Outlines challenges, emerging trends, and ways to combine technology with new concepts of instructional strategy.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
