Organized into 4 chapters, the report provides tabular data portraying the educational condition for about 12 million Hispanic Americans in the United States, and shows how Hispanics compare with the majority population on various measures of educational participation and achievement. Providing an overview of Hispanic Americans in the U.S.,…

This paper describes trends in public elementary and secondary education in the United States. The data were obtained from the "Condition of Education" and the "Digest of Education Statistics," which are prepared annually by the National Center for Education Statistics. Information is presented on the following areas: enrollment, minority…

The purpose of this survey report is to provide national estimates on the types of students served, the characteristics of faculty used at different instructional levels, the availability and qualifications of teaching and research staff, student enrollment in mathematics/statistics courses, types of degrees offered, and problems in resources…

Papers on national library services and activities, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "The National Library of China in its Gradual Application of Modern Technology," a discussion by Zhu Nan and Zhu Yan (China) of microform usage and library automation; (2)…

This collection of library documents related to building renovation, by members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), contains excerpts from: (1) a plan for upgrading and expanding library facilities at the University of Kansas; (2) a report on storage facilities at Rutgers University; (3) documents presenting the essential remodeling…

This document contains the results of a nationwide survey of state regulatory agencies which was conducted for the purpose of updating family day care licensing information gathered in 1986. For each state, information is presented on the topics of regulations and requirements, training and orientation, provider qualifications, discipline, zoning,…

In 1981, the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 685 which requires all public schools to provide balanced instruction for creation-science and evolution-science beginning with the 1982-83 school year. In an effort to determine the role of the State Department of Education in assisting the local education agencies in implementing this act, a task…

After surveying the nationwide trend toward reduction and re-evaluation of counselors, this report traces the development of a guidance program accountability evaluation process. The history, a basic definition and rationale of the program, and its goals are described. Various assessment tools, data evaluation and the resulting suggestions and…

A 1986 national assessment of 7,812 high school juniors found them deeply ignorant of literature and history, with a lack of basic information as severe as their weakness in mathematics and science. The report by Diane Ravitch and Chester E. Finn finds that students score poorly because educators emphasize basic skills over content. (MSE)

A surge in bequests and individual and corporate giving have created a 17.8% increase in private support for 71 institutions in spite of tax law changes. The trend is seen as a result of a decade of serious efforts to increase planned giving. California institutions fared best. (MSE)

Deferred maintenance has been known to be a costly and growing issue on America's campuses. A new survey sent to 750 plant administrators is discussed. The cost of catching up and keeping up is more than most institutions can afford. (MLW)

A College Board study found that over seven years, college charges rose 56 percent to 80 percent, while institutional, state, and federal aid rose only 20 percent and dramatic shifts in the composition of federal aid occurred. (MSE)

Data on state aid to higher education is compiled in a variety of ways, using a variety of classification and and analysis methods, but can be misleading or misused and cause bitter political disputes about the strength of state support. (MSE)

Reports on race, discrimination, and affirmative action issues on selected college and university campuses in approximately 40 states and the District of Columbia. (GC)

A federal audit which began in June 1982 and should be completed by November is being conducted to determine possible extravagance, misuse, waste, fraud and abuse of laboratory equipment purchased on federal contracts and grants. A list of waste and abuse found mostly at industrial labs is included. (JN)