Used demographic data and surveys as data collection methods for a profile on church-housed child care in the United States. Discusses (1) aspects of the operation of centers; (2) churches involved; (3) kinds of support churches provide; (4) pros and cons of church-housed programs; and (5) controversies concerning state funding of church-housed…

Examines the changing role of teachers after passage of Chicago's School Reform Act. It explores the new roles of education professionals, issues of teacher empowerment in Chicago reforms, how teachers have become increasingly involved, and the efforts to assist teachers' professional development. (GLR)

This study examined how students at Pennsylvania State University chose to spend their discretionary time outside the structured classroom. A sample of 367 students (a 73% response) completed surveys (62% were from males) containing 19 questions classified in non-academic and academic categories. The three academic questions focused on amounts of…

The National Center for Health Services Research and Health Care Technology Assessment conducted a study to examine how Americans use health care services and to determine national patterns of health expenditures and insurance coverage. Data were obtained from the National Medical Care Expenditure Survey interviews conducted with 14,000 randomly…

This report presents findings from a survey of parents' and students' opinions regarding the desegregation effort and educational quality of Seattle, Washington schools in 1978-1979. Generally, parents responding to the survey indicated satisfaction with most aspects of their children's education. Areas of lowest satisfaction, however, included…

This report contains the findings of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Survey of Scientific and Engineering Personnel Employed at Universities and Colleges, January 1978. More than 79% of the 2,228 academic institutions surveyed supplied usable data for this report, including 90% of the doctorate-granting institutions where two-thirds of all…

Questionnaires were distributed to 1,100 behavioral, biological, physical and social scientists at a major research university. Those surveyed said they suspected a colleague of falsifying data and 54% of them had failed to check out the suspicions or to take action to remedy the situation. (MLW)

A national study of 272 funds that gathered information on investments' market gains as well as interest and dividend income shows last year's increase in the value of the average endowment was the second-highest 1-year return recorded in the last 12 years. (MSE)

Presents a collection of six reports concerning education in China. The reports address the status of primary and secondary school principals, the importance of improving the quality of teachers, the problems and needs of teachers, and the living and working conditions of intellectuals in Chinese society. (RKM)

Discusses difficulties faced by student services professionals when conducting assessments and evaluations. Demonstrates the applicability of telephone surveys to meet assessment and evaluation data collection needs, comparing telephone surveying to traditional data collection techniques. Outlines steps in telephone survey planning. (Author/NB)

In many of the 40 states where assessment is required by state law or policy, faculty members and administrators have shaped assessment programs so that colleges have the flexibility to use several kinds of measurements, not just tests. Some of the political controversy brought about by assessment requirements are described. (MLW)

A recent survey found that the practice of assigning teachers to teach subjects for which they hold neither endorsements nor certificates is widespread in many States. This practice hurts both students and teachers and ultimately damages the image of education. (GC)

Synthesizing results from surveys of graduates, employers, and sociology departments, this article identifies seven changes which may help students market their sociology degree to prospective employers. Among the changes identified are: (1) the need to help students identify the transferable skills they have learned, and (2) improving the image…

Reports on an assessment study of secondary vocational education based on student testing and surveys of teachers, parents, students, and vocational administrators. Suggested improvements include (1) emphasis on basic skills, (2) more career counseling, (3) business-school partnerships, (4) local vocational plan development, and (5) cooperation…

Presents salary data and findings from the 1983 annual survey of the economic status of American Chemical Society members. Indicates that unemployment is down, median salaries are 5 percent higher than last year for Ph.D chemists (3 percent for non-Ph.Ds), and that raises are moderate compared to previous years. (JN)