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.

Presents findings from a survey that examines the attitudes of students and parents toward public school academic standards, preparation for college or work, and the importance of science and technology to global competitiveness. Includes recommendations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explores issues of literacy, information technology, and access to global knowledge as they relate to African public and university libraries. Highlights the need to develop partnerships between donors and African leaders.

Explores issues of literacy, information technology, and access to global knowledge as they relate to African public and university libraries. Highlights the need to develop partnerships between donors and African leaders.