"Why Rural Matters 2013-14" is the seventh in a series of biennial reports analyzing the contexts and conditions of rural education in each of the 50 states and calling attention to the need for policymakers to address rural education issues in their respective states. While it is the seventh in a series, this report is not simply an…

Using data provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and several Maryland state offices, this report examines Prince George's County in terms of age distribution, migration, and racial composition, and discusses the implications of an older, and increasingly minority county population for Prince George's Community College (PGCC). Following…

This report presents 10 tables of data on the residence and migration of first-time college freshmen in the fall of 1992 using data from the residency portion of the "Fall Enrollment" survey of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The data are presented by state, by control and level of institution, for all…

The dramatic slowdown in population growth in Appalachia since 1980 is the result of a sharp change in migration patterns. Both the metropolitan and nonmetropolitan populations increased much more slowly than in the United States as a whole, with metropolitan growth rates lagging farther behind the national rates. (BRR)

Whatever migration patterns evolve, changes in the age structure mean that rural communities in general can expect fairly stable elementary school population, reduced high school population, slower growth in new business and employment, and continued increase in the elderly population. (JHZ)

Oklahomans are looking to their colleges and universities as avenues through which the diversification of the state's economy and economic salvation can come about. The challenge to higher education is identifying qualified students, and identifying their teachers who can assist them in making wise choices in planning their college careers. The…

Based primarily on 1980 census data, the bulletin presents five sets of tables which describe changes in population which have occurred in South Dakota as a result of migration into and out of the state. Table 1 provides state of origin/destination, rank, number, and percentage data on migration into and out of South Dakota from 1975-80. Figures…

This report aims to improve the quality of the policy-making process by using a broad distribution of research findings on the consequences of immigration to California. All major immigrant groups to California are included. Using the information collected, this report discusses economic and fiscal issues associated with immigration, character and…

Population changes and demographics shape the future of public schools. Includes statistics on ethnic makeup of student population, the projected baby boomlet, children of working mothers, households without children, and the aging population. (MD)

The purpose of this research project was to compile and analyze data concerning the composition and geographic distribution of South Africa's population for the purpose of future educational planning to meet the needs of four population groups. This document contains statistics and conclusions on: (1) the role of population shifts and…

This two-part report provides data from the 1980 Census Supplementary Questionnaire for American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts for the United States, census regions, standard federal administrative regions, divisions, selected states, American Indian reservations, historic areas of Oklahoma, and tribal governments and selected tribes in Oklahoma…

This report presents analysis, findings, and recommendations from a study of certain members of the "new wave" immigrant population, specifically Southeast Asian women, Haitian women, and Hispanic women. After an executive summary of the study's objectives, background, and findings, the two phases of the project are described: (1) the collection…