Nearly one-third of workers in the United States lack digital skills, and more than 38% of those workers are required to use moderate or advanced computer skills on the job. This skills gap creates talent and growth issues for businesses of all sizes -- from large companies looking to grow and invest in the United States, to small and mid-size…

Teachers are found in every community and are essential to fulfilling the potential of every student. The teaching profession is large, with K-12 teachers comprising 3% of all jobs in the United States. And yet, what is known about the characteristics of teachers in the Milwaukee metro area? In this report, the author addresses this question with…

In this report, we address this question with a comprehensive look at public school leaders in Greater Milwaukee. Our analysis covers the four-county Milwaukee metropolitan area and uses the most up-to-date data available to answer a number of questions, including: (1) How many school leaders are there in Greater Milwaukee and how does that number…

In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Miami, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released "Teacher Quality Roadmap: Improving Policies and Practices in Miami," an in-depth study of the work rules Miami-Dade teachers. This look at the state of teacher policies in Miami-Dade County Public Schools explores the…

Last December, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition--a national organization of more than 600 groups representing knowledge workers, educators, scientists, engineers, and technicians--wrote to President-elect Obama urging him to "not lose sight of the critical role that STEM education plays in…

This is the report of a commission of 20 Illinois citizens charged with identifying the principal problems in the State's elementary and secondary schools and recommending actions for improving the State's educational program. Three principal areas are addressed: (1) instructional standards and pupil performance; (2) personnel (especially teachers…

A review of the state requirements for engineering education reveals that the laws vary a great deal from state to state. Many laws contain special peculiarities that reflect various opinions about what constitutes the appropriate credentials for registration and reflect differing views concerning the methods as well as the importance of…

Revised administrative rules for special education and rules for school social worker and school psychological services in Michigan are presented. The rules (which take effect in July 1987) cover such areas as: general provisions (definitions of terms, determination of impairment); evaluation, eligibility, student assignment, and due process…

The purpose of this guide is to acquaint business and industry with the programs and resources available to help diversify the workforce by hiring people with disabilities. It also provides information to businesses on how to access resources to better meet the growing need of business for a skilled workforce. This guide is the product of a joint…

Designed as a procedural manual for occupational analysts, this guide explains the job analysis approach used by the United States Employment Service (USES) system. Part 1 covers methodology and applications. Five chapters define job analysis terms and discuss major principles and applications of job analysis, conducting job analysis studies,…

Employment Standards for Vocational Education Supervisory positions are addressed on page 5 in the 1999 Rules, Regulations and Minimum Standards for the Governance of Tennessee Public Schools, 0520-1-2-.03(10)(i). School systems were notified by the Assistant Commissioner of Vocational-Technical Education in April 1999 that the standard must be…

This reference handbook is designed to provide students, clients, counselors, and other interested persons with information about the occupations that require licensing and certification in the state of Oklahoma. Information is presented on 103 occupations. Each licensed and certified listing includes a brief job description, licensing…

This biweekly newsletter designed expressly for parents and families contains news and information about school improvement in the United States. This issue highlights three new areas of flexibility that the U.S. Department of Education is providing for teachers to achieve a "highly qualified" rating under the No Child Left Behind Act. These new…

This tool is intended to work in conjunction with Kentucky?s Standards and Indicators for School Improvement. Together, these two documents allow schools to identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance for maximizing those opportunities through planning and the development of the comprehensive school improvement plan. Includes…

This brief paper for individuals interested in being qualified as educational interpreters for the deaf in Virginia provides basic information about educational interpreting and competency requirements of the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) program. It explains: the goal of educational interpreting; the role of the educational…