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Doorey, Nancy A. – Educational Leadership, 2013
A short 27 months ago, two groups of U.S. states were each awarded more than $175 million to design, develop, and pilot test a new generation of assessments (U.S. Department of Education, 2010). These new tests will replace assessments in English language arts and mathematics that are currently in use within state and federal accountability…
Descriptors: Accountability, Consortia, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Standards
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Bradshaw, Geoffrey W. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2013
In 2010, Madison Area Technical College (Madison College), a comprehensive community college in Madison, Wisconsin, was selected by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) to head a consortium project to expand the capacity of community colleges to offer study-abroad programs. The project focuses on…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Community Colleges, Best Practices, Sustainable Development
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Dimacali, Allen M. – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2012
In conjunction with the adoption and subsequent implementation of the "Common Core State Standards for Mathematics" (CCSSM), state-led consortia are developing next-generation assessments aligned to the CCSSM. This paper discusses the progress and plans of two main coalitions of states--the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Alternative Assessment, Test Construction, Testing Programs
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Cardinal, Bradley J.; Powell, Felicity M.; Lee, Miyoung – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2009
The extent of international research on the Research Consortium's program between 1965 and 2008 was documented. A total of 9,132 abstracts were reviewed, and 657 (7.19%) had an international component. Inclusion of international research ranged from a low of 1.97% in 1983 to a high of 14.24% in 2007. There was a decrease in the amount of…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health, Recreation, Dance
Potter, William Gray; Cook, Colleen; Kyrillidou, Martha – Association of Research Libraries, 2011
The current ARL report summarizes a multi-year effort that captures evidence in the form of narrative profiles as it delivers the message of the value and contributions of research libraries during transformative times. When ARL library directors were interviewed in 2005 and asked to describe a research library in the 21st century, there was…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Library Role, Profiles, Statistics
Plucker, Jonathan A.; Spradlin, Terry E.; Magaro, Marshall M.; Chien, Rosanne W.; Zapf, Jason – Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University, 2007
This Education Policy Brief examines the research regarding the efforts occurring in the United States to consolidate school corporations or form cooperative agreements for shared services. The brief also examines those policy levers which are contributing to the elevated discussion concerning consolidation and shared services in Indiana. Based…
Descriptors: Laboratory Schools, Shared Resources and Services, Policy Analysis, Meta Analysis
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Edwards, Jane – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2007
In recent years, education systems around the world have shown a tendency for convergence on the American educational model. This, together with an increase in the use of English globally, places American educational institutions in a position of great importance as actors in international exchange. For potential partner institutions in other…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Opportunities, Global Approach, International Education
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Konrad, Abram G.; Small, James M. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1986
Experience with U.S. postsecondary consortia is reviewed, current Canadian consortia are described, and the advantages and disadvantages in engaging in formal interinstitutional ties are examined. It is concluded that the potential usefulness of consortia in Canada warrants further investigation. (MSE)
Descriptors: Consortia, Educational History, Foreign Countries, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Fish, Lawrence D. – 1982
This paper explores methods of collaboration among countries in order to promote successful development, exchange, and dissemination of international education materials. The discussion emphasizes activities of the Pacific Circle Consortium, which was founded in 1977 and includes Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States. Its…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Consortia, Cooperation, Decision Making