This article aims to explain the ultimate organisation of the Argentinian educational system during the 1870s as a result of the 1873 world economic crisis, which led, among other measures, to budget cuts. These had serious consequences in both curriculum design and the general structure of the different educational levels. Such a system fostered…

A recent report from EdChoice documents two staffing trends in public schools. After a temporary pause during the Great Recession, school staffing in the U.S. resumed an upward trajectory, and hiring tilted toward non-teaching personnel as compared to teachers. The report concludes that staffing growth outpaces enrollment growth and that there has…

Understanding how policy can affect university education is important for understanding how governments can promote human capital accumulation. This paper exploits historic changes to university funding policies in the UK to estimate the impact of tuition fees and maintenance grants on university participation. Previous work on this, which largely…

The 2017 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 53rd in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…

Changes in the financial situations among the second tier of liberal arts colleges between 1996 and 2001 are documented using Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System financial and enrollment data. These data show large disparities in net assets per student, expenses per student, and the subsidies per full-paying student and the average…

A grant system for educational funding, the Revised Code, was initiated in England in 1862. This article investigates one of its criticisms--that it tended to cut down resources--by examining what happened to the cash flow and why in the years following its inception. (Author/ND)

This second volume in a six-volume study of educational policies and practices in Canada covers the educational activities of the federal government. It discusses the evolution of federal support, the present federal participation, and policies for the seventies. (Author/IRT)

This second part of a five-part study of education in South Africa traces the development of black education, emphasizing trends since 1960, and examines current problem areas. The following historical phases in the development of black education are outlined: (1) the traditional phase, prior to 1798, during which blacks received no education; (2)…

This report is intended to provide information to answer questions most frequently asked about Florida's public community colleges by members of the legislature, state agencies, external agencies, citizens, administration, faculty and students. The data are presented in two sections: (1) a description of the history, organization, goals and…

This report provides an overview of the Florida community college system through a narrative description of its history, organization, goals, and philosophy, and a statistical description of enrollments, personnel, academic programs, physical facilities, and finances. Roles and relationships of local and state agencies and advisory councils, state…

This reference volume presents detailed information on the University of Alaska Fairbanks covering history, academics and assessment, students, faculty and staff, budget and finances, research and public service, and facilities. Section 1, "Historical and General Information," covers establishment, accreditation, fight song, governing…

A bibliography of higher education statistical compilations published by the U.S. Office of Education, and in a few cases, other agencies or private organizations is presented. The bibliography covers the 1940s through 1980 and is divided into the following categories: general publications, finances, students (enrollment and degrees), faculty and…

This report presents statistical and historical data on Mississippi's community and junior colleges for 1997-98. The first section provides a list of state board members and board staff, a directory of community and junior colleges in the state, a map of college districts, a schedule of college board of trustees meetings, and a brief foreward. The…

This document compiles information on the Iowa area school system, which includes 13 area community colleges and 2 area vocational schools. The first section reviews the general and legislative history of the junior college movement in Iowa, the current status of the system, and enrollment growth for the period 1966 through 1976. The second…

This updated, revised edition of a report published in 1965 provides a broad overview of the Mongolian educational system. The first chapter, An Outline of the Educational System, includes discussions of the growth of the public education system; types of education; teacher training; curricula; school calendars; textbooks; and administration. The…