The Effect of Transitions on Access to Higher Education

Education and Literacy

The Effect of Transitions on Access to Higher Education

Explores how the transition process from secondary to higher education affects access to higher education in the Netherlands, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. Examines barriers and makes recommendations for expanding "access with success."

August 1970

Geographic Focus: Africa (Southern) / South Africa;North America / United States;Europe (Eastern) / Ukraine;Europe (Northwestern) / Netherlands

Strengthening Community Colleges' Influence on Economic Mobility

Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor

Strengthening Community Colleges' Influence on Economic Mobility

Examines the role of community colleges in enhancing upward mobility. Compares family incomes of community college and four-year college students and incomes by degree attained. Recommends ways to help more students obtain degrees in high-earning fields.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Southern) / Florida

Charter Schools in Eight States: Effects on Achievement, Attainment, Integration, and Competition

Education and Literacy;Government Reform

Charter Schools in Eight States: Effects on Achievement, Attainment, Integration, and Competition

Examines the student characteristics and effects of charter schools on students' test-score gains, high school graduation and college attainment rates, and test scores in nearby traditional public schools. Includes policy and research recommendations.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Cook County / Chicago;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin / Milwaukee County / Milwaukee;North America / United States (Southern) / Florida;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Western) / California / San Diego County / San Diego;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado / Denver County / Denver;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia

Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2009 School Leadership Laws

Education and Literacy

Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2009 School Leadership Laws

Provides an overview of state laws enacted to support school leader initiatives in 2009, addressing issues including the roles, responsibilities, and authority of principals; professional development; assessing effectiveness; and governance structures.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

Breaking the Cycle: An International Comparison of U.S. Mathematics Teacher Preparation

Education and Literacy

Breaking the Cycle: An International Comparison of U.S. Mathematics Teacher Preparation

Compares courses taken, experience, and knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy among future elementary and middle school mathematics teachers in sixteen countries. Explores links to student performance and calls for reforms in certification and curricula.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: Africa (Southern) / Botswana;Asia (Southeastern) / Malaysia;Asia (Southeastern) / Thailand;Eurasia / Russia;Europe (Scandinavia) / Norway;Europe (Western) / Switzerland;North America / United States;Europe (Western) / Germany;Europe (Southern) / Spain;Asia (Southeastern) / Singapore;South America (Southwestern) / Chile;Eurasia / Georgia;Europe (Central) / Poland;Asia (Southeastern) / Philippines;Asia (Southwestern) / Oman;Asia (Eastern) / China / Taiwan

Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers

Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy

Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers

Outlines challenges for rural high schools such as funding inequities and advantages such as parental support. Recommends best practices and policies for improving standards, accountability, student options, teachers, community support, and resources.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America / United States

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