This report updates information presented in Volume 1 in 1992. The bulk of the report presents aggregate data on educational participation and attainment from preschool through postsecondary education. The following sections are included: (1) profile of the Hispanic/Latino population in Nebraska; (2) profile of Hispanics/Latinos in preschool,…

The schools that Head Start participants enter may have very different methods and attitudes than were present in Head Start, and a different approach to working with children and families. While Head Start programs are seldom in a position to bring about changes in the public schools, Head Start parents can be a powerful force for school change.…

A 2-year project was undertaken to develop, test, and distribute a video-based program to train low-income parents in engaging their 3- to 5-year-old children in highly motivating play techniques in order to enhance children's cognitive, social and motor skills for school readiness. An evaluation was conducted of the Year One phase of the training…

Noting that parent involvement in their children's education is a crucial contributor to children's achievement, this study investigated the relations among family factors, parental involvement in children's learning activities within and outside of Head Start, and children's outcomes related to literacy, numeracy, social skills, and behavior…

Explores the possible impact of computers and computer technology on teaching practices, the learning process, and students' academic achievement, especially in regard to the education of young children. Suggests that decisions concerning the use of computerized innovations in the classroom should consider the context of the ongoing program and…

Investigated effects of kindergarten schedules and prior preschool attendance on elementary children's academic achievement, incidence of grade retention, and reception of special education services in 32 Ohio school districts. In this statewide longitudinal study, children who attended preschool prior to kindergarten had greater success in…

This study examined the performance of 59 at-risk, African-American preschoolers on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-III. Student scores were below those reported for the standardization sample, however, the performance spread resulted in a normal distribution of scores. Level of education of the primary caregiver influenced performance.…

Project Familia was an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VII project in its second year in 1993-94 in New York City. Project Familia served 77 children at 3 schools who were identified as limited English proficient, special education students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and their parents. The project provided after-school…

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) monitors the South's education reforms through "Benchmarks" reports, tracking progress toward 12 goals for elementary, secondary, and higher education that were endorsed by the SREB in 1988. The board collects state-by-state data every 2 years and compares how states are doing on over 60 different…

Poor educational attainment is a persistent problem among Latino children relative to non-Latinos. This study examined the effects of participation in the Head Start program on Latinos. Large and significant benefits were found to accrue to Head Start children when compared to siblings who did not participate in the program. On average, Head Start…

The United States Education Department recognizes projects that effectively meet the special needs of educationally deprived students. In 1992, the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Chapter 1 preschool program earned national validation as an "unusually successful" compensatory education program. The program has served as a statewide model, and…

The education of today's Iowa students does not provide them with the technical skills that will be demanded by nearly every work place. Neither does it provide them with sufficient ability to analyze complex information to make increasingly difficult social, political, or life decisions. This plan encourages and guides the reconstruction of…

The development and validation of the Home Learning Environment Profile (HLEP) are outlined. The HLEP instrument was designed to assess successful preschool home educational programs for Hawaiian families. The instrument covers sociodemographic, cultural, and environmental factors of Hawaiian families. After an extensive review of published…

Providing supplemental services to educationally deprived students, the program consisted of coordination for more effective learning and communication skills components composed of a kindergarten program, a reading program for grades 1-4, and a support services program; and a "Happy Talk" component designed to help parents of preschool…

This annual statistical report describes the national condition of education and the conditions in the larger society that may affect education. Statistical data are presented on issues concerning educational institutions, students, and personnel. The first section of this report describes trends and developments affecting education at all levels.…