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Anderson, Theresa; Eyster, Lauren; Lerman, Robert I.; Clymer, Carol; Conway, Maureen; Montes, Marcela – Urban Institute, 2014
Launched in 2011, the Accelerating Opportunity (AO) initiative aims to increase the ability of students with low basic skills to earn valued occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rewarding careers. AO encourages states to change the delivery of adult education for students interested in learning career skills by enrolling…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Basic Skills, Adult Basic Education, Credentials
Garruto, Patricia J. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
High school graduates continue to enter post-secondary education lacking in basic mathematical skills and thus not academically prepared to enroll in college-level mathematics courses (ACT, 2010). Although it can be argued that those mathematical concepts should have been mastered in grades K-12, educating those students in basic skills…
Descriptors: Two Year Colleges, Educational Change, Academic Standards, Mathematics Education
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King, John T.; Thorpe, Steve – Social Studies, 2012
In January 2007, the Oregon State Board of Education mandated a new Oregon diploma that strengthened high school graduation requirements with the aim of improving student readiness for college and career. Among the major changes was a requirement that students demonstrate proficiency in nine "essential skills" that included the…
Descriptors: Global Education, Graduation Requirements, Performance Factors, Developmental Studies Programs
Dorsten, Linda Eberst; Smink, Jay – 1988
A study was conducted to describe some of the tools, techniques, and approaches that secondary school educators use to direct change activities. It presented early evidence of successful use of two sets of vocational education resource materials in 12 demonstration sites, 6 for each resource. The materials were "BASICS: Bridging Vocational and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Change Strategies, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
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Best, Linda; Lees, Brian – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 2000
Summarizes the implementation of a new General Education Program at Kean University, which sets forth a vertical, skills-based curriculum. The program directly addresses developmental education, calling for a restructuring of ways to deliver it and a vision for incorporating it into the University curriculum. (VWC)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Change
Wayson, William W.; And Others – 1988
This critical analysis of the reforms in education identifies the political motives behind many of the reforms and argues that top-down mandates for reform will fail. Data are taken from a survey of schools and districts with reputations for excellence. Excellence is defined pragmatically by describing what these schools do, and how educators in…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College School Cooperation, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Change
Leighton, Mary S.; Shaw, Alta – 1990
This paper describes the Success for All Program and items that need be considered when the program is implemented in elementary schools. The program includes one-to-one tutoring; frequent assessment; a family support team; innovative curriculum approaches in reading, writing, and language arts; and other interventions. Discussion expands on…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Case Studies, Change Agents, College School Cooperation
Dawson, Judith A. – 1980
The functions of support provided to five committees of teachers engaged in planning and implementation of innovations are described as part of a longitudinal study of external assistance in school change. The five schools participated in projects developed collaboratively with Research for Better Schools. Sources of support included school and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1994
This publication provides the basic statistics needed to illustrate the impact of North Carolina's Basic Education Program (BEP), an educational reform effort begun in 1985. Over 85% of the positions in the BEP are directly related to teaching and student-related activities. The new BEP programs result in smaller class sizes in kindergartens and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Counties, Educational Change
Johnson, Alice H. – 2000
This report summarizes issues facing New Zealand's modern adult literacy movement and places it in the context of the rapidly changing skill demands of the 21st century. Part I introduces political, economic, and social issues facing New Zealand. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the issues and structures that create the current climate. Part II…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Case Studies
Atlanta Public Schools, GA. – 1983
This update is designed to provide information on the conversion in the Atlanta public school system from a quarter to a semester plan. The major tasks, the semester schedule, and the recommended grading system are all outlined. A section on kindergarten provides material on proposed curriculum and support materials, the suggested weekly block of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Change
Penn, Alexandra – 1992
The aim of a practicum was to integrate language arts and vocational education at the high school level. The following strategies were used: collaboration with vocational teachers; development of cross-curricula activities; reinforcement and evaluation of communication skills in the vocational areas; infusion of occupational relevancy into…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Basic Skills, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate
Burnett, Gary – 1994
By 1992, according to a study by the Council of Chief State School Officers, more than 3.5 million computers were in U.S. elementary and secondary schools--a ratio of one computer for every 13 students. In addition, 99 percent of all schools across the country reported that they provide their students with some access to computers. Sometimes…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Earle, Rodney S. – 1994
The Odyssey Project is named for the Greek hero, Odysseus, who for 10 years, sought the purpose of life. The Project is based on the philosophy that a new generation of American schools must be viewed as a lifelong quest for excellence. The project is one of 11 designs for schools funded by the New American Schools Development Corporation, a…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Services, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Wolfe, Michael P. – 1982
The characteristics of a proposed basic skills instructional program that would involve all staff in a junior high school are described in this report. Basic skills are defined as ideas needed throughout life. Planned for the 1982-83 school year, the program is aimed at creating an environment for effective school change. Activities in seven…
Descriptors: Attendance, Basic Skills, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development
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