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Curran, F. Chris – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2016
Zero tolerance discipline policies have come under criticism as contributors to racial discipline gaps; however, few studies have explicitly examined such policies. This study utilizes data from two nationally representative data sources to examine the effect of state zero tolerance laws on suspension rates and principal perceptions of problem…
Descriptors: Zero Tolerance Policy, Laws, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Anderson, James D. – Educational Researcher, 2015
This article examines the historical relationship between political power and the pursuit of education and social equality from the Reconstruction era to the present. The chief argument is that education equality is historically linked to and even predicated on equal political power, specifically, equal access to the franchise and instruments of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Equal Education, Political Power, Voting
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Ehrenberg, Ronald G. – Journal of Legal Education, 1989
The article presents an econometric analysis of the interrelationships between law school tuition levels, law school quality, law faculty salaries, and the starting salaries of graduates. It then analyzes recent data and concludes that, while tuition increases have outpaced starting salaries, law school attendance is still a good investment.…
Descriptors: Economic Research, Economic Status, Higher Education, Investment
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Kramer, John R. – Journal of Legal Education, 1989
The paper details likely incomes and living costs of law graduates as related to educational costs and debts. Concern is expressed about the deterrent effect of potential high debt on minorities and an approach to financial aid which would take minority status into account is urged. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Economic Research, Economic Status, Higher Education
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Chambers, David L. – Journal of Legal Education, 1992
Surveys of graduating students (n=336 and 917, respectively) at four lower-cost and five higher-cost law schools examined effects of various levels of student debt burden on career plans. High debt amounts were slightly related to taking a job in large private law firms. Debt burdens of one in five or six students was judged to be too high. (DB)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Debt (Financial), Employment Patterns, Higher Education
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Lewis, Alfred J. – Law Library Journal, 1979
Data are presented from an annual survey of law school libraries, including salary ranges and fringe benefits of head librarians and professional staff. Data for each institution: collection size and content; staffing; hours; budgets for compensation and library materials; facilities, students, and faculty. Available from Am. Assoc. Law Libraries,…
Descriptors: Budgets, Comparative Analysis, Expenditures, Facility Inventory
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Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 2002
Presents a statistical record of the progress of African Americans in U.S. higher education institutions, focusing on the black-white higher education equality index, statistics that measure the state of racial inequality, ranking the nation's law schools by percentages of black students, state-by-state review of African American enrollments in…
Descriptors: Black Students, Enrollment Trends, Equal Education, Higher Education
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Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 1999
Presents five brief articles on the state of African Americans in higher education. Topics include the black-white higher education equality index; statistics that measure the state of racial inequality; the 1998 all-time high of African-American doctoral degrees; state-by-state review of African-American enrollments in higher education; and the…
Descriptors: Black Students, Doctoral Degrees, Enrollment Trends, Equal Education
Chaffin, Nancy J. – American Libraries, 1997
Presents the 1997 U.S. Serials Services Price Index, produced by the Library Materials Price Index Committee of the American Library Association's Association for Library Collections and Technical Services. Finds a 3.9% increase over 1996. Includes eight tables covering U.S. Serial Services, business, general and humanities, law, science and…
Descriptors: Business, Cost Indexes, Humanities, Laws
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Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 2001
Presents a statistical record of the progress of African Americans in U.S. higher education institutions, including the black-white higher education equality index; statistics measuring the state of racial inequality; ranking the nation's law schools according to percentage of black students; and college affordability (comparing black and white…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Students, Enrollment Trends, Equal Education
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Phillips, Ronald F. – Journal of Legal Education, 1988
A national survey of law school deans revealed information about their educational backgrounds, law schools attended, law-related work experience, teaching experience, work experience prior to deanship, subjects taught, age and term in office, and activities after deanship. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Qualifications, Contracts, Courses
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Lindblom-Ylanne, Sari – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2004
Studying law in Finland requires a great deal of independent studying for extensive examinations. To succeed, students have to have good self-regulation and study skills and be aware of their conceptions of learning and knowledge as well as of their approaches to study. Experiences from study counselling at the Faculty of Law, University of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Study Skills, Law Students, Student Attitudes
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Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 2000
Presents statistics on the progress of African Americans in U.S. institutions of higher education, including data from the Black-White Higher Education Equality Index; statistics measuring the state of racial inequality in the United States; data ranking the nation's law schools according to percentages of African American students; and data on…
Descriptors: Black Students, Black Teachers, College Faculty, College Students
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Ramsey, Henry, Jr. – Journal of Legal Education, 1980
Because of concern over possible retrenchment by law schools to increase minority representation since the Bakke decision, a survey of affirmative action programs in law school admissions was undertaken. The results indicate that the majority, at least outside the South, read the Bakke opinions as permitting such programs. (JMD)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Affirmative Action, College Admission, Enrollment
Lively, Kit – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1998
Campus police and other college officials believe the 16,237 alcohol arrests and 7,060 drug arrests on college campuses in 1996 reflect tougher enforcement, not increased usage among students. This is particularly true in states such as Michigan, where state law concerning underage drinking has changed, and in communities where enforcement is…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Students, Higher Education, Illegal Drug Use
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