Priority for California's Future: Science for Students, A

Education and Literacy, Science

Priority for California's Future: Science for Students, A

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

Funding California Schools: The Revenue Limit System

Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Government Reform

Funding California Schools: The Revenue Limit System

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

Putting Performance on the Map: Locating Quality Schools in the Kansas City, Missouri School District

Education and Literacy

Putting Performance on the Map: Locating Quality Schools in the Kansas City, Missouri School District

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

Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap

Education and Literacy;Race and Ethnicity

Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap

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

Supporting Instruction: Investing in Teaching

Education and Literacy

Supporting Instruction: Investing in Teaching

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

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