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Global Realities and Educational Change.
Smith, Andrew F. – Momentum, 1995
Discusses the importance of precollegiate global education for students who will have to compete in a larger global economy. Reviews aspects and practices related to three dimensions global education: global issues and topics (environmental, economic, and political); cultural studies; and global interconnections pertaining to American foreign…
Descriptors: Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools, Cross Cultural Studies, Education
Catholic Schools and National Education Goals.
Guerra, Michael J. – Momentum, 1995
Discusses the relationship of the National Catholic Educational Association's Lighting New Fires program to the federal government's Goals 2000, indicating that both outline long-range planning goals for ensuring educational quality. Suggests that, although there are some serious differences between the programs, there are opportunities for…
Descriptors: Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs
Goals 2000: Meaningful Opportunities for Catholic Schools.
McGovern, John E. – Momentum, 1995
Discusses the possible benefits of the Goals 2000 program for Catholic school teachers and students. Indicates that, although Catholic schools are ineligible for Goals 2000 funding, they may benefit from the information availability, coalition building, and professional development opportunities. Suggests that Goals 2000 offers Catholic educators…
Descriptors: Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs
Preparing American Indian Students for the 21st Century. Hearing on S. 1150 To Improve Learning and Teaching by Providing a National Framework for Education Reform;...To Ensure Equitable Educational Opportunities and High Levels of Educational Achievement for All American Students; To Provide a Framework for Reauthorization....Hearing of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. United States Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session (Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 21, 1993).
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1994
A Congressional hearing held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, received testimony on the Goals 2000: Educate America Act as it applies to American Indian education. The purpose of the hearing was to explore ways in which American Indians can participate as equal partners in the process of reaching national consensus on education reform, including the…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Catholic School Boards: Sharing the Commitment.
Faller, Thompson Mason – Momentum, 1995
Describes the vital role of school boards in helping Catholic schools meet the eight goals of the national Goals 2000 improvement program. Reviews efforts related to the goals for school readiness, graduation rates, academic competency, professional development, math and science instruction, adult literacy, disciplined environment, and parent…
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools
National Issues in Education: Goals 2000 and School-to-Work.
Jennings, John F., Ed. – 1995
This document traces the Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the School-to-Work Opportunities Act as they proceeded through Congress. The following papers are included: "Preface" (Douglas Bedient and Michael D. Usdan); "Introduction" (John F. Jennings); "The Goals 2000: Educate America Act. Providing a World-Class…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Legislation