Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / New York County / New York City
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / New York County / New York City
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
Recommends state policies to improve community college students' retention and completion rates through enhanced tutoring, counseling, and other supports, as well as alternative instructional models that allow working adults to learn in flexible formats.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Western) / California;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Recommends state policies to improve community college students' retention and completion rates through enhanced tutoring, counseling, and other supports, as well as alternative instructional models that allow working adults to learn in flexible formats.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Western) / California;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Recommends state policies to improve community college students' retention and completion rates through enhanced tutoring, counseling, and other supports, as well as alternative instructional models that allow working adults to learn in flexible formats.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Western) / California;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Arts and Culture, Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Provides an overview of an initiative to expand access to integrated arts education with partnership building, advocacy, and strategic communications activities. Discusses Ford's theory of change, challenges, lessons learned, and case summaries.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California, North America-United States (Southern)-Maryland, North America-United States (Midwestern)-Minnesota, North America-United States (Southern)-Mississippi, North America-United States, North America-United States (Midwestern)-Ohio, North America-United States (Southwestern)-Texas, North America-United States (Southern)-District of Columbia-Washington
Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / New Jersey;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Western) / California;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Oregon;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
