Since 2002, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has funded more than 400 research grants through the National Center for Education Research. This document lists the publications that have resulted from these projects. Publications from IES grantees include articles intended for scientific audiences, as well as articles written for general…

Reviews collections of primary or secondary readings that might serve as supplements to a high school or college U.S. history survey course. An appendix to the article contains an annotated listing of the materials reviewed. (RM)

The components of a complete and effective marketing plan for higher education institutions are summarized. It is suggested that a marketing plan embrace all elements of the total marketing concept, and include curriculum evaluation, a retention program, and a scheme for evaluating the strategy's effectiveness. A bibliography is included.…

Community mental health curriculum in schools of social work education is discussed. The contents are compiled from a series of empirical studies, interviews, and meetings with social work faculty and students, and from analyses of curriculum materials as part of a three-year study conducted by the Council on Social Work Education. Chapter 1…

Abstracts are presented of research studies undertaken in 1978-79 by the Planning and Research Branch of Alberta, Canada Education Department. Each report contains a statement of purpose, a description of design, an outline of results and recommendations based on study findings. Bibliographic information is provided on each study as well as…

An overview is provided of "Rural AGE: Accessing Gerontological Education," a 3-year curriculum and faculty development project in Kansas aimed at transferring gerontological expertise and educational capacities from state universities to a consortium of seven rural community colleges. Introductory sections explain the purpose, background, and…

A study was undertaken to provide an opportunity for faculty from five small, independent colleges in Iowa to become familiar with current developments concerning general education programs to facilitate planning and evaluation of general education in the institutions. The participating colleges were Briar Cliff, Graceland, Marycrest, Simpson, and…

The Ames, Iowa, experience in reducing sex-role stereotyping in vocational education is described in this report of a project which involved staff development work with thirty-five teachers and twelve counselors affecting approximately 2,800 students. The report stresses raising teacher and counselor sensitivity to stereotyping and involving them…