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Direct linkNational Council on Economic Education (NJ3), 2005
On March 3, 2005, a gathering of policy-shapers, thought-leaders and decision-makers met for The National Summit on Economic and Financial Literacy to promote the benefits of economic and financial literacy to individuals, families, businesses and communities. The ultimate goal of the Summit was to ensure that everyone has the real-life skills…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Public Policy, Program Development, Private Sector
Northwest Iowa Technical Coll., Sheldon. – 1983
A project was conducted in Iowa to develop educational programs for older adults who were not institutionalized. Focus of the activity was on sites that held community meals for the aging on a daily basis. Those who attended were targeted for after-dinner educational programs. A survey was taken of the interests of the senior citizens attending…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Diabetes, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedTurner, Mark A. – College Teaching, 1988
Many universities seeking to upgrade their faculties are willing to offer educational assistance scholarships, loans, and grants to current faculty. This permits a university to retain and upgrade desirable faculty while encouraging them to increase their academic credentials. Ways to minimize the tax consequences are explored.(MLW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Fellowships, Higher Education
Hass, Hubert – 2000
In Germany, after elementary school, the school system splits into three branches, with students either preparing for an apprenticeship or continuing in school. A second system exists, parallel to this education system, which combines general education with basic professional training. The first key career decision point is in Grade 4, when…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Career Development, Counselor Training, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textSheppard, Harold L., Ed. – 1991
These proceedings contain an introduction and 26 papers arranged in five sections: (1) People's Republic of China and Taiwan (Republic of China); (2) Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand; (3) Korea; (4) Japan and the Western Pacific; and (5) United States. Paper titles and authors are as follows: "Recent Social Security Policies and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Processes, Community Programs, Coping
National Council on the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1983
During its third year of operation, the National Council on the Handicapped continued to develop priorities for the National Institute of Handicapped Research (NIHR) and worked to identify all research on disabilities and handicaps that is currently underway. In addition, the council's Committee on Services undertook a review and assessment of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Annual Reports, Data Collection, Delivery Systems
