
Explores teachers' and administrators' views on the causes of dropouts and support for reforms such as higher academic expectations, alternative learning environments, smaller classes, early detection, and better parental outreach. Makes recommendations.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States

A companion report to Carnegie's Time to Act, analyzes and rates commonly used reading comprehension tests for various elements and purposes. Outlines trends in types of questions, stress on critical thinking, and screening or diagnostic functions.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States

Education and Literacy, Science
Based on a survey and focus groups, examines Californians' views on science education, including priority relative to other subjects, timing, amount, quality of instruction, adequacy of resources, and conditions required for improvement.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California

Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Government Reform
Analyzes variations in per-student funding across districts under the current school finance system by examining the components used to calculate funds, including adjustments for falling enrollment and small schools. Recommends simplifying adjustments.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Western)-California

Analyzes enrollment, capacity, location, and performance data for KCMSD and charter schools and examines the effects of closures, restructuring, and teacher layoffs on students. Recommends strategic coordination to meet student needs and state standards.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Kansas-Wyandotte County-Kansas City, North America-United States (Midwestern)-Missouri

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

Describes the foundation's work in supporting the Common Core State Standards for literacy and math and a design collaborative developing tools for teachers to help students meet them, including template tasks, instructional modules, and courses.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States

Education and Literacy, Government Reform, Human Services
Presents seven guidelines, endorsed by twenty nonprofits, for policy makers in allocating funds from the economic stimulus package. Emphasizes accountability and investments that stabilize the economy, promote growth, and benefit those hit the hardest.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States