Education and Literacy, Government Reform
Outlines findings and recommendations from case studies on the impact of state and federal policies on curricula and instruction. Examines alignment of curricula to standards, test preparation methods, narrowing of curricula, and effective use of data.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Illinois, North America-United States (Northeastern)-Rhode Island, North America-United States (Western)-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
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
Profiles three Gates-supported high schools that have implemented the key elements of offering high-level math courses and supports, continually improving teachers' skills and knowledge, and using student information to drive instruction.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Southern) / Virginia;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Profiles three Gates-supported high schools that have implemented the key elements of offering high-level math courses and supports, continually improving teachers' skills and knowledge, and using student information to drive instruction.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Southern) / Virginia;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northwestern) / 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
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
