Forty-two states and the District of Columbia have enacted charter school legislation. The Education Commission of the States (ECS) analysts reviewed laws in the 50 states in creating an online database that highlights how state charter school laws vary, particularly in how states establish standards and accountability for charter school…

This 2015 annual report shares many of the accomplishments achieved by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in 2015 including the celebration of their 10th anniversary. Among other achievements, the report highlights: (1) At the end of 2015 Congress and the President agreed to an $80 million increase in support for the federal Charter…

Many would agree on the primacy of a high quality education for social and economic health, democracy, and individual prosperity, but scarcely a week goes by that we do not hear that a quality education for all children is not possible. Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) and their partners are told that parents don't care;…

This is the Phase I report for a needs assessment and accompanying study sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Education which was conducted during the 2010 calendar year. This report seeks to determine the importance of nine essential elements to being classified as a school in need of improvement. 61 schools are involved in this study…

The report evaluates the effectiveness of Oklahoma's vocational programs, services, and activities for 1975. It includes a list of the 25 members of the Advisory Council, a summary of the status of current programs, the year's evaluation and recommendations, commendations, and a digest of comments made at regional meetings with school…

The Oklahoma Indian education program is financed and operated under a contract between the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Interior, and the State Department of Education. Supervision of the program is the responsibility of the State Department of Education as authorized by the Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Act of 1936. To qualify for JOM…

During the 1980-81 school term, educational services were provided to 2,893 migrant children (pre-K-12) in 34 school districts in 12 counties. Identification and recruitment was conducted by local project schools and recruiters. Services were provided in reading, language arts, and math. Data revealed that 1,039 students received services in…

A narrative summary of program accomplishments, tabular data, and program guidelines comprise the annual report of the Johnson-O'Malley Indian Education Program (JOM) in eastern Oklahoma, which provides academic programs and educational support monies for eligible Indian students. Expenditures under the 1979-80 contract, totalling $2,944,733.05…

Comprised mainly of tabular data, this annual report on American Indian education in Eastern Oklahoma presents statistics, a brief narrative highlighting the year's accomplishments, and an appendix. The statistical information includes the following: (1) Johnson O'Malley (JOM) assisted graduates and dropouts, Indian enrollment, and total JOM…

This 18th biennial report of the Oklahoma state system of higher education documents the accomplishments of Oklahoma higher education and provides summary data for use of individuals interested in the progress and prospects of higher education in Oklahoma. Highlights are viewed from the state-level coordinating agency of the Oklahoma State Regents…

Comprised mainly of tabular data, this 1975-76 annual report on the American Indian Education Program in Eastern Oklahoma presents statistics, a brief narrative highlighting the year's accomplishments, and an appendix. Specifically, this report includes statistical tables on the: number of schools; enrollment and average daily attendance of all…

A narrative summary of program accomplishments, tabular data detailing program expenditures, and modifications of the negotiated contract between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oklahoma State Department of Education comprise the 1981 annual report of the Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) Indian Education Program in Eastern Oklahoma, which provides…

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's biennial report is presented. The first chapter summarizes the progress and prospects of Oklahoma higher education both for historical documentation and to provide useful and informative data for the 1980 Oklahoma Legislature, the Governor, state systems institutions, and others in the state…

A narrative summary of program accomplishments, tabular data, and program guidelines comprise the annual report of the Johnson-O'Malley Indian Education Program (JOM), which provides academic programs and educational support monies for eligible Indian students. The introduction describes the students served, the program staff, the Indian parent…

The annual report outlines activities in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education for the period July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. Among the information provided are: progress and plans both within the system as a whole and within the institutions; historical and statistical information (enrollment, degrees, accreditation, student aid, Title VII…