Purpose: The study aims at analysing the influence of demographics factors on inclusion of agriculture in school curriculum. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was conducted in five villages of Rewari district in Haryana using a Mixed Methods Research Approach. After a qualitative discussion with the parents in groups, a personal interview…

Our 32nd annual report analyzing data from southeast Wisconsin's public school districts finds progress on some college readiness indicators and largely positive showings on district report cards. Those results are offset, however, by discouraging results on standardized tests and continued substantial achievement gaps between students of…

Proposes a method of accurately predicting neighborhood population through the idea of a neighborhood life cycle that draws a connection between the overall projected population and the specific demographic characteristics of individual neighborhoods. (MLF)

School climate is an important factor that affects student achievement. Little research has been done, however, on factors that might impact school climate and culture. This study investigated the impact of teachers' gender, experience, number of years at a school, and degree status on the culture and climate of a school. Twenty-five schools and…

A master plan for school facilities should be brought up to date at least every five years. Outlines sections of a master plan and describes ways to project future enrollment figures. (MLF)

The report describes Louisiana's effort to survey local education agencies and special schools for information on sensory impaired students (preschool through secondary levels) within the state. Information on demographic factors, educational program descriptions, hearing and vision status, and other educationally significant handicaps was…

This publication contains the core school, enrollment, and staffing data of the National Catholic Educational Association's historical file. A page of statistical highlights of the current status of Catholic schools is followed by (1) an introductory essay by Frank H. Bredeweg, C.S.B., which briefly describes the growth of American Catholic…

The expected rise in enrollment may be just a 10-year window of growth, followed by another period of decline. Changes will occur in the manner that technical and vocational courses are taught. The emphasis on light industry and electronics will require new instructional areas including "clean rooms." (MLF)

The report describes the sixth year in which a survey has been conducted on sensory impaired students in Texas. The survey resulted in information on student demographics and on performance on the Stanford Achievement Test for Hearing Impaired Students (SAT-HI). Demographic data revealed that hearing aids were widely used; that 43% of students in…

Two Vermont school systems discovered that adapting enrollment projection models to each locale's population trends yielded useful results and facilitated municipal planning. Recommendations include basing projections on accurate assumptions and data, performing frequent information analyses, letting facts speak for themselves, and recognizing…

An older population and an increasing number of minorities, along with a demand for a highly skilled work force, indicate that federal involvement in education will increase. In the long term, states with low tax bases and low-achieving students will receive federal funds. (MLF)

The Education Commission of the States conducted interviews in six school districts in five different states (California, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, and Texas) to understand how districts can use data most effectively. These districts had used data to dramatically improve student achievement. Districts that make wise use of data have strong…

The report presents findings of a study designed to identify the numbers of hearing impaired students within one area of London, Ontario, and to analyze the levels of services afforded them. Twenty-five superintendents of special education were interviewed regarding numbers of hearing impaired students, types and numbers of staff, types of…

The report describes the second year of a survey of sensory impaired children in Nebraska. It is explained that results have been used to improve administrative planning and cost efficient delivery of services. Demographic and assessment information was collected and analyzed on 888 sensory impaired children (birth to 21) via questionnaires…

Teachers can nominate parents who have a variety of political and demographic characteristics to serve on school advisory committees. Administrators who have knowledge of group dynamics and of how adults learn will help committees succeed. Outlines basic principles for effective meetings. (MLF)