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Carr-Hill, Roy – Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education, 2023
This book examines the factors affecting the successful implementation of Education Sector Plans in developing countries. It provides a detailed comparison that draws on data from 27 countries to offer careful research conclusions and policy recommendations. Offering a detailed comparison of the schooling situation (e.g. availability of potable…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Resources, Planning, Program Effectiveness
Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer; Kristin E. Mansell; Alexander W. Wiseman – Center for Innovative Research in Change, Leadership, and Education, 2024
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was originally designed to attract the "best and brightest" into the teaching profession, particularly those who might otherwise have pursued more lucrative career paths. However, the role that Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) play in communicating the opportunities offered by TIA to preservice…
Descriptors: Incentives, Resource Allocation, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Recruitment
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Beahm, Lydia A.; Cook, Bryan G.; Cook, Lysandra – Beyond Behavior, 2019
Educators frequently use social media platforms such as Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers for guidance on teaching. In this article, we explore reasons why these websites are popular with educators, consider their potential risks and benefits, and provide examples of resources provided on these sites. We recommend that educators first identify…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Web Sites, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Kathy Dowell; Catherine Snyder; Stephanie Marshall – Grantee Submission, 2025
METRICS was a 5-year grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education designed to immerse elementary school students in computer science. METRICS components included 1) creation and implementation of rigorous computer science curriculum units and assessments to support STEM coursework connected across all subjects through problem-based…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Elementary School Curriculum, STEM Education, Problem Based Learning
Bussey, Karen; Dancy, Kim; Voight, Mamie – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2019
Accurately evaluating what works -- and what doesn't -- to improve student progression through higher education requires the robust use of reliable data. States play a pivotal role in compiling and using data to empower student choice, spur continuous institutional and system improvement, and develop evidence-based solutions that promote college…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Evidence Based Practice, Data Collection, Data Use
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Olga Rodriguez; Daniel Payares-Montoya; Kevin Cook – Grantee Submission, 2024
The pandemic created daunting challenges for higher education. The federal government provided California Community Colleges billions of dollars in aid for students and institutions. How did they use these funds? How well did their pandemic recovery activities and investments help reengage students? What will institutions do when the money runs…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Federal Aid, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Lashley, Jonathan; Cummings-Sauls, Rebel; Bennett, Andrew B.; Lindshield, Brian L. – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2017
This note from the field reviews the sustainability of an institution-wide program for adopting and adapting open and alternative educational resources (OAER) at Kansas State University (K-State). Developed in consult of open textbook initiatives at other institutions and modified around the needs and expectations of K-State students and faculty,…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Shared Resources and Services, Public Colleges, College Faculty
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Green, Monica; Dyment, Janet – Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2018
This article stems from our participation in the "Wild Pedagogies" colloquium on Tasmania's Franklin River in December 2017. The two authors embarked on the 10-day rafting trip with a group of nine other educators and academics from Australia, Canada and England, engaging in extensive conversations about wild pedagogy principles in…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Natural Resources, Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness
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Gray, James; Lindstrøm, Christine – Physics Teacher, 2019
Khan Academy (KA) is one of the world's most popular open educational resources (OER), with more than 57 million registered users and 15 million monthly site visits as of May 2016. It is popular with students seeking additional resources for their math studies, and gaming features (in the form of points, badges, and missions) add to its appeal. As…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Open Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Draper, Darryl; Mayes, Lisa; Payne, Brian – Open Learning, 2023
To counter tuition and textbook costs for degree-seeking students, a specific pathway to a bachelor's degree in Leadership was developed. The pathway, comprised of partnerships with the high school Leadership Academy at a public high school, community college, and Old Dominion University (ODU), reduced tuition and textbook costs, allowing the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Open Educational Resources, High School Teachers, College Faculty
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Yuan, Hui; Huang, Xingfeng – Frontiers of Education in China, 2019
Based on four longitudinal evaluation reports of the China-England Mathematics Teacher Exchange (MTE) and related materials provided by the Chinese and English program teams, this article analyzes the impact of the MTE on English mathematics education. Certain positive impacts on mathematics teaching in England were found, especially regarding the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Teachers, International Cooperation, Teamwork
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Albisetti, James C. – Paedagogica Historica: International Journal of the History of Education, 2020
The last quarter of the nineteenth century witnessed a new but rapidly spreading perspective on the link between education and nature: middle-class philanthropists joining together to provide summer vacations in the countryside for poor, sickly, urban children. Drawing on numerous examples of such work in Europe and the United States, this essay…
Descriptors: Educational History, Foreign Countries, Urban Areas, Rural Areas
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Hill, Andrew T.; Wolla, Scott – Journal of Economic Education, 2020
The authors survey the economic education programs and resources produced and supported by the Federal Reserve System: from K-16 professional development opportunities for teachers and professors, to free lesson plans, videos, online learning modules, and readings ready for the classroom. They provide the history, goals, context, and reach of the…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Public Agencies, Federal Programs, Nonschool Educational Programs
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Mary Jo Orzech – OTESSA Journal, 2021
A librarian-led Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focused on Open Educational Resources (OER) can be a practical, low risk way to sustain campus-based OER programs during and after initial start-up. Creating a space for sharing teaching successes and challenges is an important goal in the iterative journey toward open. The experiences and trust…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Open Educational Resources, Librarians, Program Effectiveness
Spilovoy, Tanya; Seaman, Jeff; Ralph, Nate – Bay View Analytics, 2020
The adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) is on the rise, driven in part by increasing awareness of OER. But while faculty and institutions have shown increasing awareness and acceptance of OER, many remain unfamiliar with what they are, or how to utilize them. When faculty are aware of OER initiatives at their institution, there is an…
Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, Knowledge Level, Program Effectiveness, Technology Integration
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