The U.S. Office of Education has undertaken the preparation of a series of basic studies on education in a number of Central and South American countries under the sponsorship of the Interdepartmental Committee on Cultural and Scientific Cooperation. This series of studies is part of a program to promote understanding of educational conditions in…

This report presents the statistics of public schools in cities for the school year 1923-24. The cities are grouped according to the population groups as set forth by the Bureau of the Census. The various tables describe these groups with respect to size. Every city in Group I (cities of 100,000 population or more) made a report. Groups II (cities…

The study by Eurydice on the teaching profession, which has been the subject of four reports published in the "Key topics in education in Europe" series, examines the position of teachers in lower secondary education in 30 countries. The first report considered how the initial training of teachers prepared them for their occupation along…

An accurate and comprehensive study of college standards and resources has been needed for many years. Such a study should help college officers in one part of the country to evaluate credentials presented by students from institutions in other parts. It should assist parents to select wisely the institutions to which they shall send their…

Presents statistics on a variety of subjects related to blacks in higher education: (1) survey statistics from the 25 highest-ranked national colleges and universities; (2) effects of actions of the mass media; (3) influence of intact families on black higher education; (4) how affirmative action encourages blacks to attend college; and (5) black…

Gender-equity goals in Cambodia are intimately linked with socio-economic and cultural biases that are embedded in the very system of education and in the society as a whole. There are, however, strong indicators that the vicious cycle in Cambodia's education system could be broken, and here the commitment of key stakeholders and partnership modes…

Schools in 47 high-poverty school districts located mostly along the Atlantic Coast of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia may have a head start on new requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, thanks to a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Begun in April 2000, the five-year Coastal Rural Systemic…

The Houston Community College (HCC) 2008-2009 Fact Book provides statistical information about the college district. It is important for the reader to be aware that data presented in this publication may differ slightly from statistics found in other district reports. Such variances may result from differences in the source of information used…

This document, which is based on data gathered during a September 1994 mail survey of 215,284 South African graduates that elicited a total response rate of 18.3%, details the remuneration of graduates (as of July 1, 1994) in a wide range of occupations in the following categories: legal; religious; social science; humanities; and art, sport, and…

This report provides statistical data on Texas public and independent higher education institutions for fiscal year 1994. An introductory section provides basic information on Texas higher education institutions, while nine major sections cover: (1) student enrollment, including 1989-93 headcount data; headcount by classification, ethnic origin,…

This report provides statistical data on Texas public and independent higher education institutions for fiscal year 1995. An introductory section provides basic information on Texas higher education institutions, while nine major sections cover: (1) student enrollment, including 1990-94 headcount data; headcount by classification, ethnic origin,…

Over the past 2 decades, the inflation-adjusted median weekly earnings of full-time employed males and females decreased by 31% and 13%, respectively, and the deterioration in the real weekly earnings of young adults (ages 18-24) shows no signs of abatement. Male high school dropouts and graduates with no postsecondary schooling experienced the…

This document presents the minutes of a field hearing before the Budget Committee of the United States House of Representatives generally regarding the aspirations and financial needs of American college students in 1996. Students from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and North Carolina addressed the Committee. The discussion focuses on…

This volume, Interim Report No. 3 in a 3-year study, considers literacy programs designed to qualify employees for promotions or professional advancement. It adopts a multidimensional definition of moving ahead, one that extends to monetary rewards, career development, and employment security. The volume is divided into two parts: report and case…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Vermont State Colleges and the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Faculty Federation, American Federation of Teachers covering the period September 1, 1988 to August 31, 1990 is presented. The contract's 48 articles cover the following: definitions, recognition, management rights, federation rights,…