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Elizabeth Jordie Davies; Jenn M. Jackson; David J. Knight – RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences, 2024
We consider two local reparations cases--the Evanston Restorative Housing Program and Chicago reparations for police torture survivors. We argue that the programs are shaped by the differing political opportunities, the local context, and the social location of their advocates given that one was constructed within government systems in Evanston…
Descriptors: Housing, Ownership, Residential Patterns, African Americans
Aldeman, Chad; Rotherham, Andrew J. – Bellwether Education Partners, 2019
Pensions have been at the forefront of recent debates over teacher pay, but the issues are complicated and political. As such, this document is an attempt to inform readers about how pension plans work for the 90 percent of public school teachers enrolled in them. Using objective data and analysis, we explain how teachers earn benefits in those…
Descriptors: Retirement Benefits, Teacher Retirement, Public School Teachers, Teacher Recruitment
Jacobs, Christine, Ed.; Whitfield, Sarah, Ed. – Brookings Institution, 2012
Recent increases in tuition levels, accelerated by declining state funding to institutions, have combined with stagnant or falling household incomes to make it more difficult for many college students to finance postsecondary education. In this environment, state grant programs are more important than ever. These funds have the potential to make…
Descriptors: Student Financial Aid, College Students, State Aid, Grants
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Siyanbola, W. O.; Olaopa, O. R.; Hassan, O. M. – Industry and Higher Education, 2013
The authors examine how a realistic science, technology and innovation policy can be formulated to enhance the development and management of a nation's physical and human assets and to accelerate socio-economic development through focused S&T engagement. The paper traces the evolution of S&T policies in Nigeria, particularly between 1986…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Science Course Improvement Projects, Innovation, Program Development
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Govers, Elly – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2010
The impact of national education policies on programme design practice in post-compulsory education tends to be marginalised in scholarly literature. This paper reviews and analyses the literature to explore how neo-liberalist discourses introduced in tertiary education and qualifications policies in New Zealand since 1989 continue to influence…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Public Policy, Vocational Education
Horton, Forest Woody, Jr.; Keiser, Barbie E. – Computers in Libraries, 2008
While much has been done to address the digital divide, awareness concerning the importance of information literacy (IL) has taken a back seat to a world that focuses on technology. This article traces the genesis of a global effort to address information literacy education and training beyond discussions taking place within the library and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Library Associations, Information Literacy, Public Policy
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Bansak, Cynthia; Raphael, Steven – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2007
We evaluate the effects of state policy design features on SCHIP take-up rates and on the degree to which SCHIP benefits crowd out private benefits. The results indicate overall program take-up rates of approximately 10 percent. However, there is considerable heterogeneity across states, suggesting a potential role of inter-state variation in…
Descriptors: Public Health, Health Insurance, Children, State Programs
Van Noy, Michelle; Jacobs, James; Korey, Suzanne; Bailey, Thomas; Hughes, Katherine L. – American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2008
Postsecondary noncredit education has become increasingly common; many community colleges now enroll more noncredit than credit students. Much of the growth has occurred in workforce instruction and contract training, programs are noted for their role in meeting shifting workforce demands and providing skills in a way that is flexible and…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Continuing Education, Noncredit Courses, Community Colleges
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Slagle, Michelle L. – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 1985
The U.S. Office of Consumers' Education, which existed for almost seven years, disbursing in excess of $18 million for grants and contracts in support of consumer education activities, is examined. Program successes and program problems are discussed. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Federal Programs, Program Administration, Program Design
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Goertz, Margaret E. – Educational Policy, 1994
Explores several questions facing policymakers addressing adequacy and equity issues. Do traditional equity issues disappear if equitable outcomes are achieved? What should adequacy standards look like? How does one design an equity-based school finance system? Can we define the production functions that will yield desired outcomes? Is the…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Politics of Education
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Myall, Robert W. T. – Journal of Dental Education, 1987
General and specific issues to be considered in examining program financing options are discussed, including perceptions of patient needs, faculty's role in patient care, public health policy, links with the patient care delivery system, the patient mix, resident stipends, and program management alternatives. (MSE)
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Family Practice (Medicine), Financial Support, Higher Education
Beach, Jane; Bertrand, Jane – 2000
This paper is one of several intended to consider early childhood care and education within the context of Canada's National Children's Agenda. The paper takes the position that a blended, coherent system of early childhood development programs incorporating child care, early childhood education, and family support services should be available in…
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy
English First Foundation, Springfield, VA. – 1990
A discussion of bilingual education programs focuses on the methodology and stated results of program evaluations. It begins with definitions of five program designs for limited-English-proficient students: English-only; structured English immersion; English as a Second Language (ESL); structured home language immersion; and transitional bilingual…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
deLone, Richard H. – 1987
This report shows how and why state governments must take the lead in solving the debilitating problems of high risk youth. These young persons will fail to become productive citizens without special interventions to improve their educational, occupational, and social skills. The basic problem is defined and research on effective responses is…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Community Services, Crisis Intervention, High Risk Persons
Merisotis, Jamie P.; And Others – 1995
This review of the connection between student financial aid and student access to and success in higher education draws on existing research on these issues and makes recommendations for national policy on student aid and higher education. The resulting recommendations are: (1) create a new federal strategy, the College Success Program (CSP) that…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Educational Research, Federal Programs
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