The authors express reservations about additional federal funding for the National Science Foundation, including new funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs, provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more than 50 years, American political, business, military, and academic leaders…

American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in public schools have performed consistently below other students on national assessments from 2005-2019. The Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) program provides academic and cultural supports, through contracts, to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native…

The Indian Education -- Formula Grants to Local Education Agencies (Indian Education Formula Grant) program is authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It is the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children. The program…

Racial unrest, violence, and unemployment of youth have their roots in an inadequate education. Each year 750,000 people enter the job market without the necessary skills and attitudes for employment. Schools can prepare young people to realize their potential; the failure rate is so high because of improper attitudes, inadequate programs, and…

To bring together the legislation, social conditions directly preceding passage of the legislation, and the implications for the development of the field of home economics education, data were obtained and examined from the "United States Statutes at Large on Public Laws," the "House Miscellaneous Reports," the "Senate Miscellaneous Reports," and…

Identifies issues that Congress and the general public will very likely be concerned with in considering future vocational education legislation and discusses issues the American Vocational Association basic state grant study team have identified within the basic state grant program. (LRA)

Programs to aid disadvantaged youth in making the transition from school to work are often lacking or underdeveloped. As a result, many disadvantaged youth become unemployed, and more than half of disabled adults are unemployed. The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act contains provisions for vocational services for special populations. This…

Reviews the status and advantages of the metric system's implementation in the U.S. Describes metrication already accomplished and conversions planned in the near future. The role for vocational education in this process is pointed out. (MF)

The Vocational Education Amendments of 1968 have the potential for a major breakthrough in all education, vocational and otherwise. The Vocational Education Act of 1963 established broadened objectives and enlarged appropriations but did not tie funds to performance. Lacking that tie, no effective leverage existed to entice federal, state and…

From information obtained through published reports, questionnaires, and on-site visitations with staff in Louisiana plus four southern and two midwestern states, an examination was made of Louisiana's present programs in vocational and technical training areas. This report presents the findings of the examination, notes weaknesses, and offers…

This document contains the text and a section-by-section analysis of the proposed Reemployment Act of 1994, along with President Clinton's message in transmitting the act to Congress. The document reports that job seekers today have a difficult time getting information about jobs and training. The underlying problem is the lack of a coherent…

This document is a transcript of hearings on the reauthorization of the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The specific focus of the hearings was vocational guidance and counseling, as specified in H.R. 4974, the Vocational Guidance Act of 1981. Testimony was given by Jeffrey Drake, coordinator of career development in Flint, Michigan; Norman C.…

Amendments to H.R. 1310 (Elementary Mathematics and Science Education Act) and to the National Defense Education Act of 1958 are presented. Also presented is a summary of H.R. 1310, highlighting: elementary and secondary programs; postsecondary programs; background/need for the legislation; student preparation and achievement; foreign languages;…

This document reports on a bill (H.R. 4087) to amend Title 38 of the United States Code with respect to employment and training programs for veterans. By unanimous vote, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs recommended passage of the bill as amended by the committee. The report first lists the proposed changes in the bill and then explains its…

This document is a transcript of a Congressional hearing conducted for the purpose of discussing the workings of the new federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) as it applies to veterans. Witnesses included various officials of veterans groups, especially Vietnam veterans from Massachusetts, state officials of Massachusetts, a representative…