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Goldrick-Rab, Sara; Sorensen, Kia – Future of Children, 2010
Noting that access to higher education has expanded dramatically in the past several decades, Sara Goldrick-Rab and Kia Sorensen focus on how unmarried parents fare once they enter college. Contrary to the expectation that access to college consistently promotes family stability and economic security, the authors argue that deficiencies in current…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Community Colleges, State Aid, College Attendance
Wilson, Susan – 2000
A champion gymnast and long-time coach shares practical suggestions for encouraging young females to begin and maintain participation in sports. Backed by current research and filled with stories from girls and women across the country, the book discusses how to give girls the edge on future success and enduring well-being by encouraging them to…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Children, Females
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 2002
As a result of lengthy deliberations and review of evidence-based proven practices by the Leadership in Action Program in Maryland, this action agenda details 6 goals, 25 strategies, and 106 action steps determined as most critical to ensuring that all of Maryland's children will enter school ready to learn. The action agenda was submitted to the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accountability, Change Strategies, Child Care