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Cavallini, Simona; Bisogni, Fabio; Soldi, Rossella – European Union, 2021
This study identifies, analyses and categorises educational and training (ET) initiatives implemented by local and regional authorities (LRAs) across the European Union (EU). LRAs' responsibility in education and training varies importantly among Member States, but the evidence gathered through this study tells a story of active contribution of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Local Government, Government Role, Geographic Regions
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Lee, Molly N. N. – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2016
This article examines the various education policies in Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the underlining philosophies and current practices in the region. The conceptual framework of the presentation includes key concepts such as access and equity, unity and identity, quality and relevance, efficiency and effectiveness. Each of these key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Geographic Regions
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Chemishanova, Polina; Miecznikowski, Cynthia – Across the Disciplines, 2014
This article offers a critical examination of one regional institution's endeavor to imagine, develop, and implement a sustainable campus-wide writing-intensive program. Grounded in local and institutional contexts, our narrative elucidates how WPAs at rural and regional institutions can reconcile the processes of negotiation and concession to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Instruction, Writing (Composition)
Chan, Monnica; Srey, Channa – New England Board of Higher Education, 2012
As New England and the nation at large become obsessed with "college completion," there is a leak in the pipeline. Many students leave high school who are not "college ready." These students, upon entering college, are often steered toward "remedial" courses that cost money and time. Remedial courses are also…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Common Core State Standards, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (NJ1), 2010
The Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act provides funding for states and territories to provide instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) to adults in need of these literacy services. California State Budget Act language…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Basic Education, Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (NJ1), 2009
The Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act provides funding for states and territories to provide instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) to adults in need of these literacy services. California State Budget Act language…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Aid, Grants