Recent studies of the guidance system as it operates in public schools today indicate that counselors are often overworked and underprepared when it comes to helping students make the best decisions about their lives after high school. This survey of young adults aged 22 through 30 conducted by Public agenda for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…

It is not the kind of atmosphere most adults would find helpful if they needed to study and learn-high dropout rates, kids promoted without learning, schools short on money, profanity and disrespect, fighting, drug and alcohol abuse. Yet these are "very serious" problems in schools, according to surprisingly large numbers of the nation's black and…

Summarizes findings from a study conducted by Public Agenda and the Public Education Network that shows that, although some differences are apparent, both African-American and White parents want safe and orderly schools for their children, with a solid grounding in the basics, high standards, and strong teaching staffs. (SLD)