Explores (1) the changing private school universe, marked by increases in religious diversity; (2) shifts in private school concentration from the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, to the South, Far West, and midsection of the nation; and (3) the rising size and power of the private school sector, and implications for educational policymaking.…

The trends which are evident in the representation of women and minorities in school administration, and the barriers which these groups face in obtaining administrative positions are the subjects of this report. Following an introductory section, section II discusses trends in the representation of women and minorities in school administration.…

Statistics on the educational status of Hispanic Americans are provided in this booklet. Primary focus is placed on participation in elementary and secondary schools, and on the factors that prevent school completion and access to higher education. High dropout rates, frequent below-grade-level enrollment, and an intensification of these problems…