This manuscript reports results from two open-ended questions from a larger descriptive study that sought to gather perceptions from practicing Illinois superintendents on coursework and other program characteristics in superintendent preparation programs. The study surveyed all Illinois superintendents (873 districts) using an online survey. We…

Several studies indicated the potential of electronic mobile technologies in reaching (safe learning) under-served communities and engaging (disruptive learning) disadvantaged peoples affording them learning experiences. However, the potential benefits of (electronic mobile learning) e-mobile learning have not been well understood from the…

The number of women superintendents of public school systems in Washington State exceeds that of the national average. Of the 285 school districts in Washington State, that have superintendents, 68, or 24%, are run by women superintendents, while the national average is 21.7%. Women lead one third of the districts in the Puget Sound and women run…

Recent state policies demand universities restructure principal preparation programs. Mandates, though unfunded, provide an opportunity for universities to engage representative stakeholders who benefit from context specific instruction. This article demonstrates how professors in one research university used collected programmatic information and…

In Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, 30 teaching residency programs received funding through one of 28 Teacher Quality partnership grants awarded to establish or expand residency programs. These programs follow a model of teacher preparation in which prospective teachers complete graduate-level coursework alongside a year-long fieldwork experience in the…

In Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, 30 teaching residency programs received funding through one of 28 Teacher Quality partnership grants awarded to establish or expand residency programs. These programs follow a model of teacher preparation in which prospective teachers complete graduate-level coursework alongside a year-long fieldwork experience in the…

A survey was conducted among 140 Glendale Community College (California) full-time and part-time faculty to determine their attitudes and motivations regarding the formation of a separate board of education and/or a separate superintendent-president from that of the Glendale Unified School District. The respondents (53%) indicated they were in…

Designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about the Arizona community colleges, this factbook offers organizational, financial, and enrollment data for the state system as a whole as well as individual colleges. First, the State Board's philosophy, mission, and value statements are provided along with a map of Arizona college…

Designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about the Arizona community colleges, this factbook offers organizational, financial, and enrollment data for the state system as a whole as well as individual colleges. First, the State Board's philosophy, mission, and value statements are provided along with a map of Arizona college…

Designed to answer those questions about the Arizona community colleges most frequently asked by legislators, state and external agencies, citizens, and college staff and students, this factbook offers organizational, financial, and enrollment data for the state system as a whole and individual colleges. Section I presents the State Board's…

Designed to answer those questions about the Arizona community colleges most frequently asked by legislators, state and external agencies, citizens, and college staff and students, this factbook offers organizational, financial, and enrollment data for the state system as a whole and individual colleges. Section I presents the State Board's…

Reviews survey of graduate programs in instructional technology which was conducted to determine (1) the similarities and differences among programs, and (2) their involvement in teacher education and school systems. Faculty specialization is discussed, placement of graduates is examined, and future research possibilities are suggested. (LRW)

This document contains the first three chapters of the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, covering the years 1928-1930. These chapters include: (1) Statistical summary of education, 1929-30 (Emery M. Foster); (2) Statistics of State school systems, 1929-30 (David T. Blose with the cooperation of Walter S. Deffenbaugh); and (3)…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1982-83 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges; the state's community districts; college finances and enrollments; and state vocational education. After introductory material outlines the purpose of the community college system and the make-up of the…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1988-89 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges, the state's community college districts, college finances and enrollments, and vocational education. Section 1 states the Board's philosophy of education, delineates general and certification fund expenditures,…