This primer provides a comprehensive look at the early care and education services throughout New York City. The analysis, which includes data on access, funding, and services, helps members of the field, advocates and policy makers identify current challenges and opportunities. Data is presented on: (1) Demographics: New York City's Children and…

In 1994, a study was conducted to describe the Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) service region in terms which would aid the college's strategic planning efforts. Major study findings include the following: (1) between 1990 and 2000, the population of the PVCC service district is expected to grow by 11.4%; (2) three localities enroll at…

A six month study attempted a forecast of growth and development in the 1980s for the city of Tacoma, Washington and the Tacoma School District. Section one of the study's report focuses on demographic and economic issues. Figures are presented that show possible trends in general population growth, per capita income, retail sales, and housing.…

This book is a partly quantitative, partly qualitative analysis of public school desegregation in the United States from 1968 to 1980. It is based on racial data (collected for the House Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights) released for the first time in this work. Chapter 1, "Regional Trends in School Desegregation," focuses on…

In early 1990, Prince George's Community College (PGCC), in response to declining enrollments, developed an affordable and locally effective geo-demographic cluster system for meeting the college's research and marketing needs. The system, dubbed "PG-TRAK," is based on a model developed 15 years ago as a corporate marketing tool, and involves…

A 35 percent increase in total enrollment in the Dade County Public Schools is projected for the year 2000. The projections are based on population projections developed by the Metro-Dade County Planning Department for the county's continuing urban development and growth management programs. Dade County Public Schools in cooperation with…

This statistical report profiles 32 large cities' school districts. The data, covering the years 1970-82, are presented under five areas: (1) great city demographies and school enrollment, (2) school staff and organization, (3) great city school finance trends, (4) federal programs, and (5) education programs. The report includes 22 tables and 18…