NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Southeast Comprehensive Center, 2014
One of the states served by the Southeast Comprehensive Center (SECC) requested the center's assistance in compiling information regarding educational support for Native American students. To obtain this information, SECC staff contacted 16 states that have state agency contacts for Indian Education and/or that indicate a population of more than…
Descriptors: American Indian Students, Student Needs, Academic Support Services, Educational Policy
Alliance for Excellent Education, 2009
This newsletter focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country, and is presented in an accessible format for everyone from elected official and policymakers to parents and community leaders. First, it talks about the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education. Second, it presents a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Public Education, Public Policy, Educational Policy
Idaho State Board of Education, Boise. – 1991
A 1990 Task Force report outlined the problem of the high dropout rate (40-60 percent) among Idaho's Hispanic-American students. This follow-up report presents state goals related to preventing Hispanic students from dropping out and makes specific recommendations to accomplish each goal. State-level goals are strong leadership, adequate funding,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Dropout Prevention, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy
Reeves, Carolyn M.; LeCertua, Patrick J. – 1983
At a cost of $3,035,141.00, Idaho's fiscal year 1983 migrant education programs served 7,441 students during the regular school year (33 programs) and 2,853 students during the summer session (23 programs). Twenty-five projects employed resource teachers at the preschool and/or elementary level during the regular year. Instruction was provided in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1990
An Idaho task force of Hispanic Americans, industry representatives, and education leaders studied the reasons Hispanic students were not enrolling in and completing vocational education programs. The task force sponsored a series of community meetings to identify reasons and solutions. Approximately 40-60 parents, students, and other interested…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Involvement, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention