This report summarizes the twelfth survey of states by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. Results are presented for all 50 states and 8 of the 11 unique states. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the new initiatives, trends, accomplishments, and emerging issues during this…

Many of our nation's military and civilian personnel depend on Department of Defense (DOD) schools to meet their children's educational needs. These schools provide a range of educational services including programs for students with disabilities and those who struggle to read, some of whom may have a condition referred to as dyslexia. To…

Examines the academic performance of students in U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, which have high student mobility. Some observers contend that these students' high achievement is a function of their middle class family and community characteristics. Asserts that DoDEA schools simultaneously "do the right…

A sample of 448 self-admitted preservice barbiturate users was compared with a control sample of airmen with no known record of drug abuse. Within the sample of barbiturate users, several variables were examined to see if they were associated with degree of barbiturate use. The barbiturate sample differs significantly from the control sample in…

After World War II there was a great influx of veteran students into colleges and universities across the nation, partially because of the G.I. Bill passed in 1944. This study examines the records of 10,000 college students of 1950 and compares veteran records with nonveteran records with regard to academic adjustment, personal characteristics,…

Investigated the characteristics of Navy personnel who apply for the Contract-for-Degree program. Military personnel completing enrollment for off-duty education possessed demographic and aptitude characteristics similar to those who failed to complete enrollment. Both groups differed from the overall Navy population and rated their educational…

Amendments to the Selective Service Act passed in 1967 resulted in a substantial increase in Air Force accession of non-prior-service college graduate airmen. The study was conducted to determine if the assignments given this group related to their academic specialties. Data from a sample group of these airmen revealed that a majority had received…

As part of the Army's emphasis on performance-based instruction in Basic Combat Training, a study was conducted to provide the Army with data on the retention of skill and knowledge in basic training at Fort Ord, California during March-June, 1974. Selected tests from the Comprehensive Performance Test (CPT) battery were administered to 200…

"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) Senate Begins Debate on Education Spending Bill: White House Threatens Presidential Veto; (2) NCLB Timetable in…

Even as states across the United States make impressive progress toward providing pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds, many children in urgent need of high-quality early education still lack access. As states look to expand pre-k by first targeting those with the greatest need, policymakers should consider how the children of the…

The traditional methods for documenting educational achievements have limited application for prescribing desirable and mandatory educational prerequisites for service in the various officer utilization fields of the Air Force. The document describes an educational profile that was developed to display a candidate's educational achievements in a…

At the request of the U.S. Army Infantry School (USAIS), Work Unit CAMBCOM conducted research that identified the knowledge, skills, and investigated the thought processing of battalion commanders in six types of maneuver battalion. USAIS will use this work to validate that portion of the Infantry Officers Advanced Course that deals with the…

Adolescents faced with frequent school transitions may be vulnerable to a decline in academic achievement and poor participation in school activities, yet these difficulties are not always predictive with children of military personnel. School experiences and transition of 6,382 children of military personnel were reviewed. Findings suggest that…

The academic and military programs of the five service academies are reviewed and found generally to produce qualified officers, but several aspects of their program could be improved. It is noted that only the Naval and Merchant Marine Academies require a comprehensive examination to evaluate students' professional competence before graduation…

High attrition in technical training courses in Army Service Schools was found to be a major problem during the years 1962 to 1965. Data obtained at the U.S. Army Air Defense School showed that students who volunteered specifically for their training had significantly lower attrition rates than students of comparable aptitude who were assigned to…