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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
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Zuilkowski, Stephanie Simmons; Betancourt, Theresa S. – Comparative Education Review, 2014
This article examines the relationship of wartime experience and reintegration supports to students' risk of school dropout. It draws on longitudinal, mixed-methods data collected among children and youth in Sierra Leone from 2002 through 2008. The study finds that family financial support and perceived social support are positively associated…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, War, Social Influences, Longitudinal Studies
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Chen, Shan-Hua; Ho, Hsuan-Fu; Yang, Cheng-Cheng – International Education Studies, 2012
This research is based on qualitative approach and applies in-depth interview with three principals and administrators in three junior high schools located in the remote and rural areas of Taiwan. The aim of this paper was to explore the school feature development process in these three schools. The findings of this study were as follows: most of…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools, Qualitative Research
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Garcia-Rodriguez; Olaya; Secades-Villa, Roberto; Higgins, Stephen T.; Fernandez-Hermida, Jose R.; Carballo, Jose L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2008
This study analyzed the viability of financing a voucher program for cocaine addicts in Spain through public and private donations. Of the 136 companies contacted, 52 (38%) provided donations. The difference between the benefits (15,670[euros]/$20,371) and the costs (3,734[euros]/$4,854) was 11,936[euros]/$15,517. The type of reinforcer a company…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Organization Size (Groups), Foreign Countries, Educational Vouchers
Lewin, Keith; Caillods, Francoise – 2001
This book explores the problems and issues of secondary-school financing in developing countries. It outlines the rationale for expanding secondary education, investigates under what conditions it might be possible to do so at sustainable cost levels, presents case studies of secondary-school financing, and offers policy recommendations. The first…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Support, Costs, Developing Nations
Venner, David G.; Cotton, Sally – 1986
Of potential interest to small towns in rural areas, this report describes England's first attempt at applying to a rural area the concept of a multi-agency information and advice center based on a library. The comprehensive review covers all phases of the project: (1) identification of a community's information and advice needs; (2) consultation…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Information Services