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Natriello, Gary; And Others – 1988
This report develops a topology of approaches to high school dropout prevention, and uses it to examine and review the effectiveness of existing programs, and to identify major gaps in current practice and research. Research on dropouts was reviewed to identify the kinds of students who drop out and their reasons for dropping out. Based on this…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research
Download full textShaul, Marnie S. – 2002
Expressing concern for the quality of care supported by Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funds, welfare reform legislation required states to set aside at least 4 percent of their total grant to improve child care quality and availability. In preparation for reauthorizing CCDF, this General Accounting Office report was commissioned to…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Care Effects, Child Development, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedLevine, Irene S.; Rog, Debra J. – American Psychologist, 1990
Recent research suggests that approximately one-third of homeless single adults suffer from severe mental illnesses. Discusses federal initiatives undertaken by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) to encourage research and improve services for this subgroup. Describes the target population, NIMH research findings, and current mental…
Descriptors: Community Services, Demonstration Programs, Federal Programs, Government Role
Schumacher, Rachel; Irish, Kate; Lombardi, Joan – 2003
In order to achieve the expectations for children's learning stipulated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, greater attention needs to be given to child care policy and funding. This report details a study examining strategies in seven states that have integrated early education program standards in child care, by directly tying standards to…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavior Standards, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Taylor, John L., Ed. – 1984
This conference was designed to identify salient elements of the national science/mathematics teacher shortage, add corollary data to the existing body of knowledge, and to influence and guide future NIE research in the area. The proceedings include: welcoming and keynote addresses by, respectively, Manuel J. Justiz and T. H. Bell; five…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Robey, Elaine, Ed. – 1992
A federally sponsored project explored educational practices, originating in diverse communities, in which teachers used educational technology in innovative ways to meet the needs of children with disabilities. This booklet describes projects at 11 sites around the United States. It presents a model for technology integration, emphasizes the need…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal), Computer Uses in Education
