Comprised of 20 tables of data, this paper presents the statistical data on the historical changes in occupational status projections of Northeast Alabama youth in 1966 and 1972. The data pertain to: (1) frequency distributions of occupational orientations by race and sex; and (2) changes in occupational aspirations, expectations, anticipatory…

Data summaries on New York state's college and university racial and ethnic distribution of degrees during 1986-87 are presented. Information was obtained from the Higher Education Data Survey form NYSED-2.1, "Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred Between July 1, 1986 and June 30, 1987." Tables 1 through 6 present associate,…

The paper examined changes in occupational projections among rural Louisiana high school youths between 1968 and 1972. The research design obtained a representative sample of these youths through a proportionate, stratified, random cluster sampling technique. The 1968 procedures were: (1) the State was stratified into 4 geographical areas which…

Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of populations resident in the 200 larger school districts in the State of Washington are delineated in this second in a series of three reports. This report is designed to furnish detailed demographic aspects of such data for the State educational programs. To implement this objective, tabular…

A test measuring testwiseness was administered to 811 pupils in grades 3, 5, and 7 in the Tucson Unified School District. The pupils represented four ethnic groups: American Indian, Anglo, Black, and Hispanic. By controlling for reading ability using scores on a standardized reading test, the California Achievement Tests (CAT) or Comprehensive…

Differences between Spanish-origin and other ethnic groups of farm wageworkers were investigated by comparative analyses of age, sex, education, migratory status, employment, and earnings. Farmworkers were defined as persons 14 years of age and over in the civilian noninstitutional population who did farmwork for wages at some time during 1973,…

During the 1978 agricultural season, migrant farmworkers and their families occupied 2,079 rental units at 26 migrant housing centers provided by the Office of Migrant Services. Supportive services at the centers included day care centers for children two to five years of age, a few infant care facilities, and access to medical serivces,…

"Population Profiles, Vol. 3" contains modifications which were made in order to update the second volume in this trilogy. Adjustments were also made when research revealed major 1970 census report inaccuracies. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations resident in 114 smaller school districts in Washington State…

During 1985 the Colorado Migrant Education Program and the Colorado Migrant Health Program provided a comprehensive health program for students enrolled in migrant summer schools. A total of 1,889 migrant children through age 21 (60% between 5 and 10 years of age) received health screening and physical assessment, referral for diagnosis and…

Changes in marital and procreative projections among rural Louisiana high school youth between 1968 and 1972 were examined. In 1968 a proportionate, stratified, random cluster sampling technique was employed to secure data on seniors from 13 white and 7 black high schools. In 1972 public school integration and the establishment of private schools…

In order to discern the role of higher education in the training of personnel for bilingual/bicultural education, 3,038 postsecondary institutions in the United States, Guam, and the Virgin Islands were surveyed during the 1977-78 academic year. Data are presented on the groups studied and the courses offered. Tables also provide information on…

Statistical data and some descriptive analysis on persistence/attrition for various ethnic groups entering Michigan State University are presented. Data for students entering the university from fall 1973 to fall 1978 show that at the end of summer 1979: (1) Chicanos had the highest noncompletion rate; (2) although Whites have the highest…

This report summarizes information about New Mexico's public colleges and universities. Data tables provide summarize information on revenues and expenditures of the state's colleges and universities from 1985 through 1996. Tables are organized into those on: student enrollments and degrees completed; tuition and financial aid; and state higher…