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Paradoxes in Higher Education: Universities versus Academic Colleges
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Davidovitch, Nitza; Sinuany-Stern, Zilla; Iram, Yaacov – Research in Comparative and International Education, 2013
This article deals with paradoxical relationships between Israeli universities and colleges and their effect on the system of higher education. The article analyzes the history of the higher-education discourse, ranging from patronizing and domineering relations to collaboration based on the recognition that Israel's entire system of higher…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational History, Colleges
Class Size: What Research Says and What It Means for State Policy
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Whitehurst, Grover J.; Chingos, Matthew M. – Brookings Institution, 2011
Class size is one of the small number of variables in American K-12 education that are both thought to influence student learning and are subject to legislative action. Legislative mandates on maximum class size have been very popular at the state level. In recent decades, at least 24 states have mandated or incentivized class-size reduction…
Descriptors: Class Size, Elementary Secondary Education, Small Classes, Performance Factors
Special Education in Israel.
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Michael, Ezra – International Journal of Special Education, 1989
The article examines trends in statistical data and educational policies in Israel since 1948 toward students with handicaps. Considered are relevant legislation and procedures, the special education population in 1985/6, and the role of the family, community, and society. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational History, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy