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O'Neal, Colleen R.; Tan, Su Chen; Parrott, Jasmine E.; Martin, Shannon W. – Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 2023
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the removal of refugee protections on refugee education and mental health, in addition to the protective roles of advocacy, community, and religion. We conducted semi-structured interviews with seven Chin refugees from Myanmar who were refugee school leaders in Malaysia (mean ageĀ = 23; 57%…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Refugees, Public Policy, Nonformal Education
Afterschool Alliance, 2009
In 2004, the Afterschool Alliance and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund commissioned the most in-depth study ever to examine how America's kids spend their after school hours--"America After 3PM". In spring 2009, the Afterschool Alliance and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund again worked with RTi to update the study to determine how things have…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, After School Programs, National Surveys, Educational Trends
Apley, Alice; Frankel, Susan; Goldman, Elizabeth; Streitburger, Kim – Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2011
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums. Museums for America (MFA) is the largest IMLS grant program for museums; it supports institutions by investing in high-priority, high-value activities that are clearly linked to the institution's strategic plan and enhance its value to…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness, Cultural Background, Library Services
Sandeen, Garnet Godfrey – 1990
In 1990, a study was conducted of 10 Southern California community colleges to determine the effect of a 1978 tax reform/limitation initiative (Proposition 13) on the funding and scope of their community service programs. The study involved a review of community services literature, an examination of relevant college records, and interviews with…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, Community Colleges, Community Services
Ireland, Jackie; Gegna, Michael – 1983
This report examines the role of community services within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD); presents the findings of a nationwide study of community service programs; and provides recommendations for a new community services model in the LACCD. After section I introduces the scope of the report, section II provides a historical…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services, Educational Finance
Nemeth, Evalie; O'Connor-Meyer, Susan – 1994
A follow-up survey was conducted in St. Cloud, Minnesota, of 127 (from a total of 357 students) former special education students who left school between 1988 and 1992. Respondents, most of whom completed the survey by phone, were predominantly male (69 percent), and most (63 percent) had been classified as learning disabled, with 29 percent…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Community Services, Disabilities