Rural youth are now graduating from high school at rates comparable to their peers in urban and suburban schools, however far fewer rural youth pursue postsecondary education. Using a comparative case study method, we explore postsecondary preparation efforts at three rural school districts. Each case represents a different classification of…

This paper discusses the roles of stakeholders in improving quality of university education in Nigeria. Internal and external stakeholders are identified and the various roles they could play in improving the quality of university education are discussed. The paper contends that continuous and holistic improvement in university education system…

Studied the coping methods of 20 female higher education administrators who combined career and family roles. Results indicated that they were efficient but had to make sacrifices and lower standards, such as delaying writing for publication, obtaining advanced degrees, and taking vacations. (JAC)

This collection of essays addresses the particular qualities of character education in Catholic schools. The focus of the essays is on developing Christian character in students and the envisionment of the Catholic school graduate as a Christ-like person. Specific suggestions are made for early childhood, middle school, and secondary school…

Interest in and support for language study has been strengthened in the United States in recent years. This article suggests specific ways that parents, teachers, school administrators, policymakers, and members of the business community can foster the learning of languages among children and adults. (Author/VWL)

As role sharing becomes increasingly common in families where both husband and wife have careers, role overload becomes a major problem. To identify role management strategies that dual-career and dual-earner families (families in which both husband and wife are employed, the wife in a non-professional occupation) use to increase role reward,…

This case study shows how joint organizational efforts and individual initiative counteracted social structures inhibiting Latino students' pursuit of higher education. A high school principal, university president, institutional units responsible for student preparation and access to college, students, and their parents created social…

A discussion of partnerships between schools and colleges to improve education focuses on the roles of college presidents and school superintendents, governing bodies, school administrators, faculty, parents, business and community leaders, students, consultants, and advisory committees in successful cooperative efforts. Parallels with industrial…

This paper proposes a learner-centered educational system, focusing on aspects that are intrinsically associated with the modern educational system, such as the curriculum, school community, parents, learners, and educational support personnel. It examines: primary level preparation (literacy, numeracy, and basic knowledge; examination and…