The Oregon English Language Learner Report is an annual publication required by law (ORS 327.016). This report provides financial information for English language learner (ELL) programs, the objectives and needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program, and information on the demographics of students in English…

"Ohio Education by the Numbers" offers busy policy makers, journalists, and civic and business leaders simple and easy-to-use vital statistics about Ohio's schools and the students they serve. The facts and figures contained within offer an overview of Ohio's students; where they go to school; their achievement on national and state…

Communities across the country are grappling with different approaches to improving their schools. Introducing or expanding charter schools is one of the approaches that states and school districts have considered or implemented. Charter schools serve more than 5 percent of public school students nationwide and make up close to 7 percent of all…

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to…

This report offers statistics and trends on educational costs at degree-granting institutions in New York State from 1986-87 to 1990-91. The report uses data collected from all New York State degree-granting institutions through the Department's Higher Education Data System (HEDS). Section I provides a general overview of state fiscal support over…

This toolkit helps community-based organizations create a community guide to the school budget, demystifying school finance for citizens and engaging them in the process of using the school budget as a tool for school improvement. It explains the major steps organizations have used in their own initiatives, offering advice and examples of tools.…

This annual report of the Ministry of Learning contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry, and a comparison of actual performance results with desired results set out in the ministry business plan. It also includes the financial statements of entities making up the ministry,…

This book, which is in its 24th edition, provides general statistical data to the public, professional educators, and the General Assembly of North Carolina. The profile contains information on North Carolina's 1,247,144 students and 117 local education agencies, school personnel, and finances. Part I presents tables and summaries of statewide…

This report provides financial data for higher education in New York State for the most current 5 years, 1985-86 through 1989-90, as well as established data for 2 more years. The report uses data collected from all New York State degree-granting institutions through the standardized Department's Higher Education Data System. Notes on this report…

This biannual statistical abstract of the higher education system in Israel provides updated, comprehensive, detailed data as well as a chapter summarizing and analyzing the main findings using international comparisons. Chapter 1 contains the summary of findings. Some of the key findings are: (1) most undergraduates are holders of Israeli…

Designed to summarize relevant information about the college, to support and facilitate the decision-making process, and to further institutional research at Ponce Technological University College (PTUC), this fact book compiles 1989-90 institutional statistical data in 49 tables and 6 figures. The data tables are presented in three sections…

This is a statistical report for the fiscal year 1993 for Texas public and independent institutions of higher education. Listed first are all institutions of higher education in the state including universities, health-related institutions, community colleges, senior colleges, and junior colleges. A section on enrollment offers data on 5-year…

The sources and amounts of funds available for Illinois pre-kindergarten through post-secondary educational programs are explained in this monograph. The publication contains a summary of fiscal year 1984 appropriations and fiscally related legislation, as well as a brief explanation of state revenues and sources of local revenues. Chapter 1…

This report presents a "snapshot" of higher education trends in Texas in 1990-91. An opening letter notes that the state is currently coping with record enrollments, greater competition for state dollars, and the impact of these issues on educational quality. A section on students looks at enrollment, minority enrollment, financial aid…

This is the second annual report on the Pittsburgh School District by the Pittsburgh Council on Public Education. The report presents data on the following issues: school environment (school and class size, student and teacher absences, suspensions and assaults, and school satisfaction survey highlights); student achievement (New Standards Exams,…