Based on the research of new educational inequality in the minority regions of present day China, this article points out the importance of educational equality principle in government's decision making and suggests that it should give top priority to ethnic minorities when distributing education resources, to develop their compulsory education…

Lack of access to basic education leads to diminished individual and national capabilities, therewith furthering cycles of poverty. An equitable education system meeting basic learning needs represents not only a human right, but also a means for reducing poverty, promoting productivity, and sustaining development. The Government of China--the…

Despite Sri Lanka's 1990 commitment to provide 10-11 years of free education to all, only 93% of children in the 5-14-year-old age group were in school by the year 2000. Moreover, the education participation rates are not equitable across the country, varying by socio-economic groups. This paper examines the determinants of school…

This report seeks to address critical issues such as these by synthesising the evidence on innovations in more market-driven education systems. The analysis draws on data from over 20 OECD and non-OECD countries, including both developed nations that seek to move beyond established systems of state-run schools, and developing nations where formal…

The September-to-June school calendar has been a fixture of North America for almost a century. Its origins have usually been told as an unexamined tale attributed to features of nineteenth century rural society. We challenge this interpretation by suggesting that multiple pressures arising from increasing urbanization influenced its roots. We…

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…

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…

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…

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)

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)

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)

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)

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…

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…

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…