This policy digest reviews the current status of state level graduation policies and the inclusion of students with disabilities in more rigorous student accountability measures. The results of two surveys conducted by the Council of Chief State School Officers on the inclusion of students with disabilities in state level graduation requirements…

This study is designed to facilitate access for policymakers to the wealth of recent reports on American education. Section 1 examines the findings and compares the recommendations of nine of these reports in such areas as school organization and management, curriculum, and teachers and teaching. The report synopses in section 2, which are largely…

The purpose of this survey was to determine the environmental education activities being conducted in Asia and plan ways in which the World Wildlife Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and other international, private, or government agencies working on conservation can best assist the expansion, development, and implementation of environmental…

This paper reviews work completed during the second year of a three-year project on postsecondary learning opportunities for adults. Background information includes perspectives on adult learning, issues of scope and definition, and a brief review of Postsecondary Education Commission projects related to project objectives. A review follows of…

In response to legislative mandate, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges conducted a study of the level of noncredit courses, enrollments, and average daily attendance (ADA) offered at the community colleges. The study focused on the number of students enrolled in noncredit courses and the impact a mandatory fee would have on…

The report presents findings of a December 1983 survey of procedures used in 24 local Oklahoma school districts to identify and place learning disabled (LD) students. The survey intended to identify various eligibility criteria and placement practices and to disseminate findings to educational decisionmakers at the state and local levels. Data are…

A survey of heads of academic library reference services gathered information on reference collection development. Findings included: (1) selection and weeding frequently are not guided by written policies; (2) empirical studies of use are almost nonexistent; and (3) online availability of sources is an important factor in selection. (20…

Reports on a survey of the undergraduate programs of 50 engineering schools which was designed to investigate the engineering curriculum with regard to core courses in statics and dynamics. Indicates that only about one-third of the schools require these courses. Argues for their return to the programs. (TW)

Summarizes major opinion differences between the general public and professional educators uncovered in the April 1987 "Phi Delta Kappan" Gallup Poll. Educators differed regarding biggest problems; improvement progress; community school ratings; the voucher system; organized prayer; parental choice of curricular materials; physical…

A total of 396 districts responded from all 50 states and the District of Columbia to this survey about administrative positions, with full-time teachers as a comparison point, in the areas of base salaries, bonuses, benefits, and perquisites. (MLF)

Outlines the results of a survey of seven school dictricts whose tax referenda failed. Includes a list of 40 reasons why districts lose in tax votes. (MD)

Discusses the policy report of the Minister of Education and Sciences, the creation and functions of the Advisory Committee on Education and Information Technology and the Centre for Education and Information Technology, characteristics of the development and implementation of computer literacy in the Netherlands, and a planned nationwide survey.…

Reviews a survey of asbestos in the schools and the status of asbestos regulations enforcement policy. Reviews the status of asbestos litigation and recovery of abatement costs. Provides suggestions for choosing asbestos abatement contractors. (MD)

Districtwide administrators representing nine school districts with successful merit pay/teacher incentive programs all agree that the plans are feasible. The majority believe districtwide rather than statewide plans are preferable. (MLF)

This report examines performance funding and performance budgeting in public higher education, based on studies conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government (New York). A recent survey indicated that 10 states currently have performance funding for public colleges and universities, that 8 states currently use performance…