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Shulock, Nancy; Moore, Colleen – Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2014
This report provides six mini-case studies of higher education policy reforms enacted in other states, exploring the important role that state policy leadership played in developing, promoting, and implementing these policies aimed at improving higher education outcomes, and discussing the relevance of each reform effort for California. This…
Descriptors: State Policy, Educational Policy, Higher Education, Case Studies
Radlick, Michael – 1994
Despite the potential of technology, it is clear that the benefits of computers, multimedia and telecommunications technology are not as widespread in schools as could be hoped. To ensure that all students and teachers have access to technology, the issue of comprehensive, statewide implementation must be addressed. This cost model for…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Cost Estimates, Educational Technology
Walters, Judy; Howard, Darlinetta – 1990
In 1989, a study was conducted to evaluate the effect which Assembly Bill (AB) 1725 funds had on faculty and staff development activities in the California community colleges. All 107 community colleges were surveyed to identify the four "most useful activities funded under AB 1725" and the "single greatest problem a college has…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation
Parke, Mary; Tracy-Mumford, Fran – 2000
A recent survey of state directors of adult education reveals that 31 states include distance learning as either a current initiative, or in a future plan, to provide education delivery to adult learners. Distance learning modes employ technology in four categories: computer, video, audiographic, and telephone. Distance learning for adult learners…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
Edwards, William A.; Schmutzler, Mark – 1982
This project was conducted to describe state programs of economic development concerned with state-provided training for industry and to share the results among the states. Surveys were sent to the 50 state directors of vocational education plus the directors in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Of the surveys…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Government Role, Industrial Training
Kelly, Kelan J. – 1997
School-to-careers (STC) is a comprehensive approach to educational reform that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a successful transition from school to work. Systems that combine academic study and work experience are developing in every state in response to the federal School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994. The…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Education, Education Work Relationship