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Education and Literacy;Race and Ethnicity
Presents survey findings on the value Latinos/Hispanics place on a college education, their own aspirations and enrollment patterns, and the barriers that prevent them from pursuing a degree. Compares data by race/ethnicity, gender, and nativity.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
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
Aging, Education and Literacy, Poverty
Examines 2000-09 demographic and economic trends and highlights five new realities: growth and outward expansion, population diversification, aging, uneven higher educational attainment, and income polarization. Analyzes national and regional challenges.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States
Education and Literacy;Government Reform
Evaluates the Shifting Gears initiative to strengthen state postsecondary, adult basic education, and skills development systems through data, policy change, engagement, and communications. Focuses on the logic model and the policy agenda and action plan.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: Asia (Southeastern) / India;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Michigan;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Minnesota;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio
Education and Literacy;Government Reform;Immigration
Outlines federal legislation to allow illegal immigrants who arrived as children at least five years earlier to apply for conditional legal status and qualify for in-state college tuition and federal financial aid. Explores opposition to Utah's 2002 law.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States;North America / United States (Western) / Utah
Education and Literacy
Analyzes studies showing that writing about reading material enhances reading comprehension, writing instruction strengthens reading skills, and increased writing leads to improved reading. Outlines recommended writing practices and how to implement them.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States
Education and Literacy
Examines barriers to low-income working adult students' access to Education Opportunity Fund and Tuition Aid Grants; challenges such as childcare needs; and lack of data for tracking the state's progress in making college affordable. Recommends reforms.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / New Jersey
Education and Literacy;Government Reform
Explores the rise of college rankings, similarities and differences from postsecondary assessment efforts, and factors behind their limited relevance to policy such as their effect on institutional behaviors. Recommends ways to enhance policy relevance.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States
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