The Effect of Transitions on Access to Higher Education

Education and Literacy

The Effect of Transitions on Access to Higher Education

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

Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, The

Education and Literacy, Health

Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, The

Details recommendations to ensure that nurses can practice to the full extent of their training, improve nursing education, offer leadership opportunities in healthcare redesign and improvement efforts, and boost data collection. Includes case studies.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

Public Opinion in Perspective: Wisconsin's Mind on Education

Education and Literacy

Public Opinion in Perspective: Wisconsin's Mind on Education

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

Digital Learning Now!

Computers and Technology, Education and Literacy

Digital Learning Now!

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

Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, 2000-2010

Education and Literacy;International Development;Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, 2000-2010

Details the investments and impact of a funder collaborative focused on higher education in nine African countries, and each foundation's contribution. Discusses enduring improvements, increased resources, value added, and additional foundation efforts.

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 (Southeastern) / Mozambique

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