In Spain, the exercise of choice by parents of a suitable school for their children is not practised by all families in the same way. The evidence shows that an increasing social polarisation and a substantial disequilibrium in schooling are taking place in compulsory education. There is a high concentration of immigrant students in public schools…

Discusses a new study which found that even as the number of high school graduates fell over the past 20 years, competition for college applicants increased. (EV)

The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the Government's commitment to developing a comprehensive research workforce strategy. Australia's research capacity and the continuing translation of research into policy, products and services is directly linked to the future productivity of the economy, social wellbeing, environmental outcomes and the nation's…

With the continuing decline of FCS education collegiate programs nationally in recent years, only a few programs currently have the capacity to offer graduate level preparation both at the masters and doctoral levels. To address this situation, several initiatives have been recommended--and some adopted--including offering joint degrees by several…

A free and pluralistic society is maintained by constitutional guarantees and an educated populace. Nigeria, like other nations in West Africa, spent billions of dollars and embarked on a program of mass educational improvement in the 1960's and 1970's. While secondary school enrollment increased eleven times between 1962 and 1975, over half the…

Examines the global trend towards increased tuition and fees in public institutions of higher education. Despite histories of free or very low tuition and student protests, most observers see higher tuition and fees (and financial aid programs for needy students) as invitable. Notes increased demand, enrollment surges, and collapsing systems of…

Discusses how UNext, a provider of online business courses, seems to have the academic and financial capital to be a dot-com survivor, but that customers aren't flocking to buy. (EV)

Discusses how summer session programs increasingly make sense for students seeking early graduation, as well as for colleges with growing enrollments,. (EV)

Explores how the collapse of dot-coms has produced an increase in applications to business schools. Students previously interested in start-up companies, along with recruiters previously interested in young, non-traditionally educated employees, are rethinking the value of a business degree. (EV)

Argues that the demands on education are more pronounced than ever. Analyzes the relationship between education and critique. Reveals that the contradiction between the two is a decisive characteristic of education. Explains that educational theory is theory type and education is a necessary critical category of social development. (CAJ)

British educational policy has increasingly been driven by the concern that higher education should serve the needs of the economy more effectively. Close scrutiny of a recently published government report suggests not that Britain needs more graduates to prosper but that the country first needs to prosper before it can use the graduates it…

Increasingly, graduate schools and schools of continuing and professional studies are offering postbaccalaureate certificates, credentialing programs that reflect new demands in the workplace and global markets. The certificate programs lead to or supplement a graduate degree, recognize mastery in a professional or technical field, or focus on…

"Education at a Glance 2011: Highlights" offers a reader-friendly introduction to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD's) collection of internationally comparable data on education. As the name suggests, it is derived from "Education at a Glance 2011", the OECD's flagship compendium of education…

Entrepreneurship education programs have become a popular way for schools to introduce the world of business to students, and equip them with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for success. As such, career and technical educators are aggressively reaching out to community business leaders for support and aid in the development of…

This report describes a wide spectrum of programs that are successfully using older people in education roles. A survey has indicated that older educators are successful, not only as evaluated by the sponsors of educational programs, but also in the eyes of their students. The possibilities are not limited to formal schooling but include service…