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National Academies Press, 2011
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are cultural achievements that reflect our humanity, power our economy, and constitute fundamental aspects of our lives as citizens, consumers, parents, and members of the workforce. Providing all students with access to quality education in the STEM disciplines is important to our nation's…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Elementary Secondary Education
Kosciw, Joseph G.; Diaz, Elizabeth M.; Colic, Danica M.; Goldin, Roman – Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, 2005
Name-calling and bullying are pervasive in American schools. This project, No Name- Calling Week, is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities and ensure safe and…
Descriptors: Bullying, Student Attitudes, Behavior Change, Program Effectiveness
Hughes, Katherine L.; Bailey, Thomas R.; Mechur, Melinda J. – 2001
A literature review of 132 studies of School-to-Work programs and consultations with the staff of the National School-to-Work Office, researchers, and practitioners in the field drew conclusions about the effectiveness of the School-to-Work initiative. Some of the study's conclusions were the following: (1) School-to-Work students maintain good…
Descriptors: Career Planning, College Preparation, Course Selection (Students), Education Work Relationship