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National Forum on Education Statistics, 2009
The purpose of this guide is to empower people to more effectively use data as information. To accomplish this, the publication explains what metadata are; why metadata are critical to the development of sound education data systems; what components comprise a metadata system; what value metadata bring to data management and use; and how to…
Descriptors: Metadata, Information Utilization, Empowerment, Word Lists
Kavulla, Timothy A. – School Business Affairs, 1986
The Wichita, Kansas, Public Schools' Food Service Department Project Reduction in Paperwork (RIP) is designed to automate certain paperwork functions, thus reducing cost and flow of paper. This article addresses how RIP manages free/reduced meal applications and meets the objectives of reducing paper and increasing accuracy, timeliness, and…
Descriptors: Automation, Centralization, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Batson, Steve W. – 1984
The types and number of faculty cases litigated and reported at state and federal levels for the 1982 calendar year are examined. Each case is reviewed for the basic facts, the underlying legal rationale, the data requirements, and the decision of the court. It is noted that categorical data summaries were developed of the cases and the associated…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Court Litigation, Databases, Employment Practices