This document contains the October 1952 through September 1953 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the Federal Security Agency (October 1952-March 1953) and U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, national school…

This document contains the October 1957 through June 1958 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, enrollment projections, national school physical-plant (facility) needs, year-round…

Hong Kong universities' purpose has historically been to fulfill colonial labor force needs for economic growth. The 1997 shift in Hong Kong's sovereignty to China will bring changes in higher education's direction and philosophy, probably characterized by greater emphasis on scientific, technological, and cultural exchange with other countries…

Presents a World Bank policy paper on vocational and technical education and training. Reviews the performance of vocational and technical education in both developed and developing nations. Provides four recommendations for donors who might wish to assist countries in meeting skill needs. (CFR)

Hong Kong's tertiary education environment has changed dramatically in recent years with universities now facing specific educational challenges in the areas of critical thinking, "life-long learning" and English language. The question exists as to what pedagogic developments will best allow the universities to address these challenges.…

This booklet and accompanying news release provide information about Alberta, Canada's new School Act, 1988. Particular attention is given in the booklet to these topics: guarantees for severely handicapped children, parent involvement in schools, provincial responsibility and local autonomy, equity in education funding, provision for public and…

This paper introduces and explores new counterpressures in educational governance, the central theme of this symposium. Drawing on research in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, but giving particular attention to Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada, and the United States, this paper provides an…

If higher education costs in developing countries were shared using fees paid by higher income parents, additional resources would be generated for education. This article presents a method for computing a parent's expected contribution, which should more equitably distribute costs among students, parents, and taxpayers. Includes 10 tables and 18…

Examines student loan systems in both developed and developing countries to provide guidance on issues such as loan size, eligibility criteria, and repayment terms. Experience suggests that student loans in developing countries are feasible, but that benefits may be more modest than previously suggested. Includes two notes and 23 references. (MLH)

Schools serving economically disadvantaged sections of London's borough of Newham in the 1970s received fewer resources than other schools, largely due to unintended side effects of local and national policies. Effective methods for monitoring resource distribution could provide information supporting reforms having significant social and…

Describes issues related to the Ontario educational reform legislation, a significant aspect of which is a new student-focused funding model. The stated purpose of the new funding model is to ensure that education funding operates in a "fair and nondiscriminatory manner" across the province. Asserts that the legislation does not satisfactorily…

Reviews the thrusts for educational equity and diversity evinced by the constitutional provisions and measures adopted during successive plan periods in India. Analyzes the impact of relevant policies and programs on promoting equity and fostering diversity. Identifies the challenges facing educational administrators when tackling equity and…

In 1959, France passed the Debre Act, inaugurating massive subsidies for private education by contracting secular instruction to private schools signing contracts. The policy has successfully provided parents with school choice without increasing social stratification but has led to some financial and political accountability problems. Choice…

Examines fiscal policy supporting attempts to accommodate increasing demands for diversity in Ontario schools. Despite restrained central spending and strong competition for provincial dollars, Ontario is providing fiscal encouragement for a more pluralist social contract in education. Local jurisdictionsare scrambling for special program grants…

In an analysis of higher education in Fiji, this study incorporates the tax system in a model of the returns to education. Rather than subsidizing higher education, the public generates a significant financial benefit from its funding of higher education, in addition to profits made by the individual student. Contains 27 references. (MLH)