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Peer reviewedBishop, John H. – Educational Researcher, 1989
The absence of major economic rewards for effort in high school, and peer pressure against studying hard, which results from the zero-sum nature of academic competition in high school, lead to student apathy. Only with a system of rewards within the schools and the labor market will this apathy be overcome. (BJV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Apathy, Attitude Change, Competition
Peer reviewedBishop, John H.; Moriarty, Joan Y.; Mane, Ferran – Economics of Education Review, 2000
Cross-section analysis of mean 8th grade NAEP math scores and SAT-I scores found that New York State students (who take Regents exams) were one grade level equivalent ahead than might be expected, given their socioeconomic background, compared to students in other states. Dropout rates were comparable. (Contains 27 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Dropout Rate, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits
Download full textBishop, John H.; Carter, Shani – 1990
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections of occupational employment growth have systematically underpredicted the growth of occupations that require the most education and training. The latest data on occupational growth rates show that the BLS's recent projections of occupational employment growth to the year 2000 probably suffer from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Graduates, Demand Occupations, Education Work Relationship
