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Tennessee State Board of Education, Nashville. – 1995
This report describes the performance goals established for Tennessee school systems in accordance with the Education Improvement Act (EIA) adopted in 1992. The report also describes the initiatives undertaken to assist school systems in achieving those goals. Prepared by the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education, this report…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Dropout Rate, Educational Objectives
Creech, Joseph D. – 1994
This report provides statistics on academic achievement and educational outcomes for each of the 15 member states of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), comparing them to past SREB figures and to national averages. The bulk of the report consists of 38 tables and charts that present data on: (1) number of schools, students, and teachers;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Benchmarking, Differences
Creech, Joseph D. – 1994
This report examines educational statistics in each of the 15 states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), comparing them to past SREB figures and to national averages in order to establish benchmarks and goals for educational performance. Major areas covered include: (1) Head Start enrollment; (2) eighth-grade math…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Benchmarking, Comparative Analysis
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane; Robotham, Michele – 1998
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1997-98 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. As in previous data books, an overview of general trends in the state and developments in each major area of child well-being are presented. This year's book also displays data for counties arranged into five groups based on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2000
This Kids Count data book for 2000 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of well-being in the areas of: (1) economic security; (2) child health; (3) child safety; (4) adolescence; and (5) education. Part 1 of the data book reviews Michigan's progress on…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane; Corey, Michele – 1999
This Kids Count data book for 1999 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children, featuring available data on young adolescents, ages 10 to 14. The statistical portrait is based on 15 indicators of well-being: (1) child poverty; (2) free and reduced price lunch; (3) inadequate prenatal care; (4) low…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2001
This Kids Count data book for 2001 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on over 40 indicators of well-being in the areas of: (1) economic security; (2) child health; (3) child safety; (4) adolescence; and (5) education. Introductory comments note the report's focus…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2002
This KIDS COUNT data book for 2002 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on the following: (1) demographics; (2) juvenile arrests; (3) teen births; (4) children of two working parents; (5) child care costs; (6) child care capacity; (7) children in subsidized child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Asthma, At Risk Persons