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Thomas, Vincent J. – 1976
In 1974 the Virginia General Assembly adopted a senate resolution directing the state board of education to study laws preventing youths from choosing alternatives to compulsory school attendance. The board appointed a committee that studied the matter and made recommendations concerning the development of graduation requirements reflecting…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, School Attendance Legislation, State Boards of Education
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Div. of Instruction and Professional Development. – 1974
This document is divided into six parts, following an introduction on alternative schools. Part 1 contains an NEA briefing memo entitled "Alternative Schools." Part 2 goes into more detail about some of the ideas presented in the briefing memo. Part 3 is comprised of excerpts from the 1972 "Report of the Task Force on Compulsory Education." Part 4…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Compulsory Education, Directories, Educational Vouchers
Belding, Robert E. – 1974
PRYO, the Swedish acronym for Praktiske Yrkesorientering, translates into English as Practical Work Orientation. PRYO was the result of action taken by the Swedish legislature, excluding educational researchers for the most part, in which compulsory school attendance was extended from seven to nine years to further equalize Swedish education while…
Descriptors: Career Education, Comprehensive Programs, Compulsory Education, Foreign Countries
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Summers, M. K. – Physics Education, 1977
Describes how first- and second-order differential equations applied to the Schrodinger equation can be used to obtain the wavefunctions of the quantum harmonic oscillator. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Compulsory Education, Higher Education, Instruction
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Arrom, Juana Noguera – European Journal of Teacher Education, 1986
An overview of the training of teachers for compulsory education in Spain includes discussion of: demographics; historical perspective (with emphasis on laws and recent events necessitating change in teacher training); and projects for the future. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Al-Sheik, Abdullah Mohammed; Weaver, Roy A. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1983
A survey of teachers in a mandatory adult basic education (ABE) program in Kuwait showed that (1) cultural background of teachers had little impact; (2) there is little advanced curriculum planning; (3) ABE teachers and students disagree on the practical value of courses; and (4) most ABE teachers are isolated from Kuwaiti society. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Compulsory Education, Cultural Background
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Foale, Alan – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1984
Discusses the foreign language program of the British educational system and the problems that arise when a teacher wants to use innovative teaching techniques while at the same time preparing students for the traditional language and literature A level examinations. Suggests ways in which the problem can be resolved. (SED)
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Conventional Instruction, Course Objectives, Educational Innovation
2002
The answer to the question "How well do young people and adults read?" is central to modern societies. Despite new forms of oral and visual communication, the written word is more important than ever in economic and social interaction. As the world becomes more complex, all citizens need to use reading and writing effectively to thrive…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Literacy, Profiles, Reading Achievement
2002
Following the initial report presenting the first results of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2000 covering results in three domains and looking at the relationship between student performance in reading literacy (the major domain) and selected characteristics of…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Literacy, Profiles, Reading Achievement
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Canning, Roy – Journal of Education Policy, 2003
Questions current importance given in post-compulsory literature to curriculum planning models. Analyzes post-16 secondary data sources in Scotland and case study of a local school and college in Fife. Implementation of "Higher Still" provides policy backdrop to the research. Makes case for conceptualizing curriculum reform within a…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
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Manski, Charles F. – Economics of Education Review, 1989
Dropping out from postsecondary schooling is widely considered a social problem. The two kinds of dropout behavior differ, since postsecondary enrollment is voluntary and high school enrollment is compulsory. This statistical study shows that the decision to enroll in college constitutes an experiment that might result in leaving college early.…
Descriptors: College Students, Compulsory Education, Dropouts, Outcomes of Education
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Bilton, Helen – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
Examines the conditions of children under 5 years of age in British schools in the early and late twentieth century, and compares the findings and recommendations of government reports in both eras. At both times, nursery education is put forward as the most appropriate form of education for preschoolers. Recommends compulsory nursery school…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Educational History, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Kashatus, William C., III – Private School Monitor, 1994
William Penn understood that many colonial settlers would not be members of the Religious Society of Friends, so he tried to ensure the practice of Quaker ideals by establishing a compulsory, universal school system embodying the values of community, equality, pacifism, and simplicity. After 300 years, the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Committee…
Descriptors: Community, Compulsory Education, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
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Andersson, Anette – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1998
The dimensionality of school marks in compulsory schools was examined using databases (BACE72 and BACE73) on 200,000 Swedes born in 1972 and 1973 who had received a school-leaving certificate. Marks for 17 subject areas were analyzed for multidimensionality, and gender differences in ranked abilities were noted. Factors affecting achievement were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Records, Compulsory Education, Foreign Countries
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Lane, Jennie; And Others – Journal of Environmental Education, 1996
Examines Wisconsin teachers' perceived competencies in, attitudes toward, and amount of class time devoted to teaching about the environment. Discusses the effects of Wisconsin environmental education mandates concerning preservice preparation in environmental education and K-12 environmental education curriculum plans. Identifies areas where the…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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