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Education and Literacy, Science
Based on a survey and focus groups, examines Californians' views on science education, including priority relative to other subjects, timing, amount, quality of instruction, adequacy of resources, and conditions required for improvement.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California
Education and Literacy
Recommends teacher training in culturally relevant and responsive instruction, retention of qualified teachers at high-need schools, consistent criteria for math placement, and making college requirements the default curriculum students must opt out of.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Western) / California
Disabilities, Education and Literacy
Examines the use of mediation and due process hearings in resolving disputes between parents and school districts over identifying disabilities and designing individualized programs. Analyzes trends in and predictors of higher rates of hearing requests.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California
Disabilities, Education and Literacy, Government Reform
Examines special education funding sources and processes at federal, state, and local levels in 2006-07 and the impact of a 1997 reform bill. Recommends equalizing funding rates across districts, with adjustments for poverty and labor market conditions.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California
Education and Literacy, Government Reform
Presents findings from a survey on approaches to improving public education, school funding options, budget cuts, and support for higher taxes. Examines concerns about high school dropout rates, student achievement, and teacher quality by race/ethnicity.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California
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
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
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
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