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Direct linkSchmidt, William H. – Peabody Journal of Education, 2012
According to a variety of metrics (NAEP, PISA, TIMMS, college completion, etc.), the mathematics knowledge of U.S. students can be described, at best, as mediocre. In light of the growing importance of mathematics for both individual and national economic competitiveness, this weak performance has rightfully alarmed policymakers and the public.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Teacher Recruitment, Mathematics Teachers, Educational History
Tucker, Marc – Educational Leadership, 2007
The United States no longer has the best educated workforce in the world. To maintain its current standard of living and successfully compete in the global economy, the country needs to overhaul an antiquated education system that is not geared to produce the graduates it needs. In a new report, Tough Choices or Tough Times, the New Commission on…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Preschool Education, Living Standards, Education Work Relationship
Frantz, Nevin R., Jr.; And Others – 1986
In order to determine the changes in high school graduation requirements and their impact on vocational education programs, a longitudinal study was initiated to track high school and vocational education program enrollments in Virginia and the United States for five years beginning with the 1984-85 school year. A questionnaire was prepared and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Declining Enrollment, Degree Requirements, Enrollment
Download full textZinth, Kyle, Comp. – Education Commission of the States (NJ3), 2006
The year 2005 saw a number of reports calling for actions to ensure the future economic vitality of the United States, frequently through the improvement of science and mathematics education. This trend will likely continue into 2006 as policymakers at the state and federal levels look for ways to ensure the United States remains economically…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Competition, Science Teachers, Science Education
Sayre, Wallace S.; Mandell, Milton – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1938
This bulletin is one of a series reporting the findings of investigations undertaken during 1936-37 under the Project in Research in Universities of the Office of Education. The project was financed under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935; and conducted in accordance with administrative regulations of the Works Progress…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Recruitment, Public Service, Investigations
Burton, Nancy W.; Whitman, Nancy Burgess; Yepes-Baraya, Mario; Cline, Frederick; Kim, R. Myung-in – College Board, 2002
This project described the characteristics and teaching behaviors of those successfully teaching AP® Calculus AB and AP English Literature and Composition to underrepresented minority students. Its purpose was to assist educators in improving the participation and performance of underrepresented minority students in AP classes. Study results…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Academic Achievement, Success, Advanced Placement Programs
