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Coonley, Pat; And Others – 1980
Data were collected at a 15 year class reunion of 100 graduates of a work study program for educable mentally retarded students in the North Kansas City Public Schools. Ss were interviewed personally by one of their former teachers or the vocational adjustment coordinator. Among findings were the following: 64% had their own automobile; 56% lived…
Descriptors: Adults, Exceptional Child Research, Followup Studies, High School Graduates
D'Amico, Joseph J.; Adelman, Sheryl P. – 1986
Recent studies showing the need for improvements in the educational system in the United States have resulted in strengthening of academic requirements, upgrading of standards for promotion, and increased course loads in high schools throughout the country. Pennsylvania is no exception to this trend; the passage of Chapter 5 legislation, which…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Cooperative Programs, Disadvantaged Youth
Peng, Samuel S. – 1979
Analysis of data on student financial aid from a variety of sources is reported and shows that the funding levels for all financial aid programs have increased substantially in recent years. This is especially true for Basic Educational Opportunity Grants, which have become an important factor in equalizing educational opportunity. However, the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Conference Reports, Equal Education
