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Vaade, Elizabeth; McCready, Bo – Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (NJ1), 2011
Dramatic changes in the higher education landscape and the recent recession have intensified the challenges students face in postsecondary enrollment and completion. In response, some states, communities, and institutions have developed "postsecondary opportunity programs (POPs)"--comprehensive college access and success programs…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Eligibility, School Choice, Public Policy
Akey, Terri; Plucker, Jonathan A.; Hansen, John A.; Michael, Robert; Branon, Suzanne; Fagen, Rebecca; Zhou, Gary – Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University, 2008
In July of 2007, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) at Indiana University was contracted to conduct an evaluation of the Indiana charter schools. The evaluation has been designed to ensure that all objectives of the provisions of HEA 1001-2007 are fulfilled. In addition, the framework of the study is based in IC 20-24-2-1,…
Descriptors: School Choice, Accountability, Educational Objectives, Educational History
Murphy-Graham, Erin – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2007
This article is not about local governance of education "per se," but rather whether education can be used as a tool to foster citizen participation, particularly that of women. It examines how education might empower women, who are often excluded from local, regional and national governance, to participate in public life. It draws on…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Latin Americans, Females, Secondary Education
Imel, Susan – 1995
In the nearly 5 years since the passage of the Family Support Act, a body of research related to the convergence of welfare reform and adult basic and literacy education has begun to emerge. Much of it deals directly with the experience of providing adult basic and literacy education to Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits

Benninga, Jacques – Social Studies Review, 1997
Examines the long-time commitment and involvement of a university and a local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to encourage and recognize character education in local schools. Describes a public awards ceremony and includes the criteria for the values and character recognition award. Provides a list of the winning schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Awards, Citizenship Education, College School Cooperation, Educational Responsibility
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1987
This resource contains checklists, worksheets, and examples to encourage staff to share their views and to precipitate action. It assumes an open system of college management with a desire to be efficiently and effectively responsive to local needs. Section I describes briefly some challenges the further education system faces. Section II…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Administration, Colleges, Continuing Education

Aranha, Mary Curtis – Social Studies Review, 1997
Emphasizes the role of the school principal in creating a vision, being a role model, and encouraging staff into and through character education. Outlines examples of the staff development and continuing teacher education at a K-6 magnet school. Discusses the school principal's professional philosophy and practices. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Continuing Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Responsibility

Velasco, Steven C.; And Others – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Compares California State University alumni survey ratings evaluating each social science major in developing basic employment skills. Concludes that, although sociology received mediocre ratings compared to the other social science majors in the latest study, the ratings are improving. Reports substantially lower incomes for women alumnae as…
Descriptors: Alumni, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
Doucette, Don, Ed.; Hughes, Billie, Ed. – 1990
Designed for use by college administrators and staff, as well as by boards of trustees and legislators, this seven-part report outlines an approach to assessing institutional effectiveness which utilizes mission-based, student-centered indicators of success. Resources to assist practitioners in conducting such an assessment are also identified.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Outcomes Assessment, College Role, Community Colleges

Bernardo, Rodolfo S. – Social Studies Review, 1997
Profiles the implementation and accomplishments of the Allen Classical/Traditional Academy in Dayton, Ohio. The elementary magnet school integrated a character education program into its classical education curriculum. Discusses the specifics of this program including the use of a discipline plan and school uniforms. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Forenti, John – Social Studies Review, 1997
Reflects on the leadership role of a County Office Superintendent in bringing character education to students countywide. Reiterates the importance of systematic training, collaborative involvement with the community, and student recognition for program success. Includes information about the Character Counts! Program and addresses for receiving…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility

Chandler, Patricia – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the planning and implementation of a locally developed program built on superintendent leadership, administrator and teacher participation, and community support. Outlines the work done by steering and curriculum committees and their role in garnering community support. Recent evidence suggests a decrease in school and classroom…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Development