This publication describes occupational guidance and related material available from federal government agencies. Availability and sources are cited in the introduction or within the description. The guide is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 covers occupational information, including material that describes the nature of work in occupations;…

In the new economy, Americans need a strong foundation of basic skills and education to succeed in their adult roles as workers, family members, and citizens. Analysts estimate over 20 percent of Americans lack the foundation of basic skills and education they need. One way to understand how basic skills lead to success in the 21st century is to…

With the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands as a Territory in 1898, the people of the United States assumed responsibility for leadership of the Hawaiian people toward social and economic goals, as well as for the establishment and maintenance of democratic government. In a democracy education is the chief means of promoting stability of…

In 1917 the Office of Education first published a compilation of the lists of institutions accredited by national, regional, and State accrediting agencies, and has issued a revision of this publication at approximately 4-year intervals. This edition is the eighth in the series, the last previous edition having been issued in 1944. The purpose for…

Presents 11 interdisciplinary projects that can be used as part of a unit of study on the Great Depression. The projects incorporate various styles of learning and disciplines, including art, music, mathematics, literature, and history. The projects include debates, dramatizations, creating newspapers, and collecting oral histories. (MJP)

Recalls the experiences of two North Dakota men who worked in New Deal jobs programs during the depression. Provides a personal look at the achievements and the administration of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Includes classroom suggestions for teachers. (MJP)

Briefly describes a World Wide Web site developed in conjunction with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and IBM. The New Deal Network is seen as being more than an online photographic archive. It will include online essays, discussion groups, and teaching guides. The Web site is http://newdeal.marist.edu. (MJP)

The Office of Technology Assessment reviewed the nation's literacy problem and the current and potential impact of using technologies in adult literacy programs. Data were collected from 2 workshops, 155 contributors and reviewers, 60 existing literacy programs, and 6 contractor reports. The information is summarized in this eight-chapter report.…

Aspects of the relationship between education and work (career education) for youths and adults and directions for future federal policy in this area are identified in this document. Part 1 examines the problems that youths face in making a successful transition from school to work, including knowledge of the labor market, self-knowledge of…

Four surveys are described which gauged student opinion concerning state, national, and international events as well as responses relevant to curriculum structure and subject matter knowledge. The surveys, conducted from 1975 through 1978, elicited responses from approximately 400 to approximately 850 New Hampshire public high school students. In…

"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) U.S. Mayors Adopt Alliance's Recommendations on Teacher Induction at Annual Conference; (2) Chicago to Close…

A national conference of city supervisors of home economics was called by the U.S. Commissioner of Education, and attended by representatives from 20 States and the District of Columbia, plus one representative from New Zealand. The three-day conference was convened in Washington, D.C., to: (1) bring together supervisors, teachers of home…

The report presents data and discussion on U.S. education across sectors, as well as the work of the Office of Education (OE) in 1973. Among topics covered are education finance, including equalization, "Serrano v. Priest," "Rodriguez v. San Antonio Independent School District," "Barrera v. Wheeler," the National…

This is the 1964 Annual Report of the U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, which includes the Office of Education's report. The report is in six sections. Section 1 is From Advice to Action. Section 2, Educational Assistance, covers the topics: (1) National Defense Education Act; (2) Vocational and Technical Education; (3) Federally…

This reference guide provides an overview of Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law for fiscal year 2007. It includes information as well on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important programs and resources for education. Information for students, teachers,…