An evaluation was conducted of private career schools as part of Washington State's accountability system for workforce development. Of some 230 private career schools in the state, 8 volunteered information. Information was also gathered from employment records of the Employment Security Department for 5,902 persons who were students of these…

This case study surveys the educational services provided by the private sector in Kenya, identifies the major issues and discusses a possible role for the World Bank Group, especially IFC (International Finance Corporation). The demand for all types of education at all levels has greatly outpaced the capacity of the public school system. This has…

This videotape (running time 18.52 minutes) was produced to help students as they shop for a college or career school. It contains shopping tips for both types of institution and stresses the importance of determining what a student wants to do and learn and then looking carefully at the options for education to achieve these goals. Students are…

Puts forward the thesis of convergence of community colleges and proprietary schools, which suggests that career and community colleges are becoming increasingly alike in providing a specialized form of education and training beyond secondary school. Compares aspects of the two institutions, and provides groundwork for informed discussion on the…

Reviews the history of proprietary schools in the United States, arguing that convergence with community colleges is a possible but not a necessary direction. Indicates that proprietary schools developed to fill a vacuum in the training sector, but that they made inroads in the postsecondary sector using federal money. (21 citations) (MAB)

Describes a study designed to compare demographics of community college students with those of proprietary school students. Indicates that community college and proprietary school students differed more in the past than they do currently, and that proprietary not-for-profit institutions may contribute to the apparent convergence. (27 citations)…

Argues that the apparent convergence of community colleges and proprietary schools is in large part caused by changes in federal student aid policy. Suggests that the apparent convergence masks real and profound differences between these institutions in the areas of mission, governance, size, articulation with other sectors, costs, and market…

Describes a 1990 study of accredited degree-granting private for-profit institutions, including 48 baccalaureate-granting and 231 associate-degree-granting proprietary schools, regarding enrollments, programs, degrees awarded, accreditation, and plans among 2-year schools for granting baccalaureates. Reviews state studies of transfer among…

Discusses (1) characteristics distinguishing independent schools from public and other private schools (self-governance, self-support, self-defined curriculum, self-selected students and faculty, and small size); (2) self-imposed and environmental challenges confronting independent schools (demographic change, commitment to diversity, and public…

The reputation of private independent schools began improving as Americans started believing that public schools were not living up to their expectations. Though many states regulate important aspects of private schools, and being private precludes access to public funds, nonpublic schools have significant autonomy and promote diversity and…

Attempts to clarify commonly held misconceptions about nonprofit child care that concern its degree of subsidization by public funds, the economic level of its clientele, its size and management, and the wages of its workers. Discusses effects of recent federal action on nonprofit care. Tables provide data relating to nonprofit and other forms of…

Owners and executives of hundreds of for-profit child care centers in the United States were surveyed to determine their economic status. The 50 largest centers experienced limited growth in 1991, and the three largest chains grew the slowest. The most growth was found in the Southeast. The top 50 centers are listed. (LB)

The growing field of profit-making public-school management represents a way to begin school reform and save money. Educational Alternatives, Inc. has an agreement to manage eight elementary schools and one middle school in Baltimore, Maryland; and Whittle Communications, Inc. plans to seek contracts to manage existing public school programs. (MLF)

This is the eighth annual report and summary of information relating to Missouri's postsecondary 113 private career schools for 1995-96. Following Part 1 and Part 2, foreword and introduction respectively, Part 3 is a directory of schools certified to operate in Missouri. Part 4 is a compilation and graphic display of observations from the data…

This is the seventh annual report and summary of information on Missouri's postsecondary private career schools for 1994-95. Following part 1 and part 2, foreword and introduction respectively, part 3 is a directory of schools certified to operate in Missouri. Part 4 is a compilation and graphic display of data on the schools in 17 figures of…