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Mattingly, Marybeth J.; Johnson, Kenneth M.; Schaefer, Andrew – Carsey Institute, 2011
The authors of this brief examine child poverty rates using decennial census data from 1980, 1990, and 2000, as well as American Community Survey five-year estimates between 2005 and 2009, to identify those counties where child poverty has persisted. They find persistent child poverty in nearly twice as many U.S. counties as those that report high…
Descriptors: Social Isolation, Rural Areas, Urban Areas, Community Surveys
Hawaii State Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations, Honolulu. Research and Statistics Office. – 1977
Information is presented to assist Hawaii employers in developing affirmative action plans as required for federal contract compliance. In the first section, information is provided on the ramifications of geographical area coverage, the sources for the attached statistical data, the definition of manpower resources, and the availability of this…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Census Figures, Definitions, Demography
Burkheimer, Graham J.; And Others – 1976
Volume IV of a four volume report on the results of a national study of the Upward Bound (UBO and Educational Talent Search (ETS) programs focuses on Upward Bound itself. The first three chapters provide a general descriptive background to the study, its design and limitations. The next four chapters focus on: (1) characteristics of the UB staff,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Adjustment (to Environment), Census Figures, College Preparation