The CollegeKeys Compact[TM] is a national call to action to school districts, colleges and universities, state education agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify, share and expand programs and practices that address the needs and challenges of low-income students and help them get ready for, get into and get through college. The College…

Each year the Newbery and Caldecott Medals are awarded by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's books published the previous year. This 2001 edition of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards guide celebrates the latest medal and honor books along with all those that came before. The first chapter presents the…

Each year, state PTAs must choose one PTA that represents the best in their state. The winners are honored at the National PTA Convention as Advocates for Children Award winners. The article lists the 1994 regional winners from the eight PTA regions. (SM)

Presented are brief descriptions of the winning entries in this magazine's contest for existing programs to serve as prototypes for wide-scale use in elementary schools of the 1980s. Top prizes went to computer literacy, energy education, and nutrition projects. Twenty runners-up are also described. Project addresses are included. (SJL)

This catalog shares detailed information about selected grant initiatives, describes some exemplary grantees for each program, and highlights resources available from the U.S. Department of Education to help schools, colleges, and communities address pressing education issues. It covers grant information on class-size reduction, 21st Century…

This directory features detailed descriptions of more than 600 fellowships, grants, scholarships, and paid internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral students as well as working professionals. An introductory essay offers advice on planning for international study. Information for each award includes: name and address (as…

This completely updated edition of a marketing manual for writers ages 8 to 18 provides over 150 listings of markets and contests that accept submissions from young writers. The manual's listings discuss the kind of material the organization wants, the editor's or sponsor's remarks and suggestions, what a writer can expect in the way of pay,…

This database lists scholarships specifically available to African American students and some available to minority students in general. Scholarships for undergraduates in general and specific fields and awards for graduate and professional students are listed. (SLD)

Second in an annual series, this volume presents brief descriptions of a number of outstanding community college instructional programs identified by the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA). Each description includes the address and telephone number of the college in which the program operates, and the names of the college…

Third in an annual series, this volume presents brief descriptions of a number of outstanding community college instructional programs identified by the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA). Each description includes the address and telephone number of the college in which the program operates, and the names of the college…

The abbreviated proceedings of the 18th Annual Forum of the Association for Institutional Research on balancing needs and resources are presented. Three of the five major addresses are presented in their entirety; the other two are summarized. The invited general session addresses included: "Talent for the 1980's" (Russell Edgerton); "If You Don't…

The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Course and Curriculum Development (CCD) program is to improve the quality of undergraduate courses and curricula in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SME&T). The program also seeks to encourage a greater number of talented faculty to devote creative energy to improving undergraduate…

This guide presents alternatives to traditional inservice training for prekindergarten through grade 12 teachers; it lists a total of 113 institutes, fellowships, and awards that assist professional growth but are individually initiated and implemented. Following an introduction which explores various approaches to professional development and…

This guide is a compilation of information from both governmental and private sources on funding opportunities available to local governments, small businesses, organizations, associations, groups, and individuals. The directories, catalogs, guides, newsletters, annual reports, computer database services, and other resources cited in this…

Includes four sections that present information on doctoral programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards in related fields. (LRW)