Examines the relationship between eating disorders and history of physical abuse, incest, and extrafamilial sexual abuse. Results of a survey of adolescents (n=6,224) indicate that eating disorders are correlated with all 3 types of abuse. Presence of an eating disorder also correlates with presence of other addictive behaviors, family history of…

This report presents data on Minnesota's fall 2001 enrollment at public and private postsecondary education institutions. Following an introduction and a glossary, the report has four sections. The first part contains 5-year enrollment summaries for each institution. These summaries include total headcount, full-time and part-time enrollment, male…

This report presents data tables on fall 2000 enrollment at Minnesota's public and private postsecondary education institutions. An introduction and glossary precede the body of the report, which has four parts: (1) 5-year summaries for each postsecondary institution, including total enrollment, male and female enrollments, new entering student…

This study examined emerging educational trends in Minnesota following the implementation of the Minnesota Basic Skills Tests. Data consisted of demographic and test score information for all 8th grade students taking the regular administration of the mathematics and reading Basic Skills Tests from 1996-01. Students' performance in reading appears…

This report presents data tables on fall 1999 enrollment at Minnesota's public and private postsecondary education institutions. An introduction and glossary precede the body of the report, which has four parts: (1) five-year summaries for each postsecondary institutions, including total enrollment, male and female enrollments, new entering…

The Minnesota Board of Teaching adopted the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) for initial teacher licensure as required by the State Legislature. A 1987 validation study set qualifying scores for reading, mathematics, and writing. This report evaluates the 4-year administration of the PPST, using data from 1987-91 that were analyzed according…