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Author
| BAYLEY, MONICA | 1 |
| BUTLER, BROADUS N. | 1 |
| HANEY, GEORGE E. | 1 |
| HANSEN, CARL F. | 1 |
| Johnson, Dennis C., Jr. | 1 |
| KEPPEL, FRANCIS | 1 |
| Powell, Lois | 1 |
| SANDERS, DAVID C. | 1 |
| SCHREIBER, DANIEL | 1 |
| Teeple, Berne, Ed. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Historical Materials | 2 |
| Reference Materials -… | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
| Adult Education | 2 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 2 |
| Higher Education | 2 |
Audience
Location
| District of Columbia | 13 |
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SANDERS, DAVID C. – 1961
PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMICALLY TALENTED CHILDREN SHOULD BE BUILT ON A SOUND PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PROGRAM ARE STATED SPECIFICALLY IN LINE WITH THE OVERALL GOAL. PROGRAMS NOW IN OPERATION ARE MENTIONED. SOME AREAS OF PARTICULAR VALUE TO THE ACADEMICALLY TALENTED ARE--PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING, BASIC SKILLS,…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Enrichment
HANEY, GEORGE E. – 1963
CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS ENTER SCHOOL LATE, HAVE POOR ATTENDANCE PATTERNS, SHOW SLOW PROGRESS, AND DROP OUT EARLY. THEY ARE THE MOST EDUCATIONALLY DEPRIVED GROUP OF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY. THESE CHILDREN HAVE BECOME A CRITICAL NATIONAL PROBLEM, SINCE LACK OF AN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CAN CONDEMN THEM TO A LIFE OF IGNORANCE, POVERTY, AND…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged, Handicapped Children, Mental Retardation
BAYLEY, MONICA; AND OTHERS – 1964
FOUR ARTICLES ARE PRESENTED. THE FIRST, "A RENEWED EFFORT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF DROPOUT," BY MONICA BAYLEY, DISCUSSES PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE FOUR IN NEW YORK ARE STEP, CO-OP PROGRAM, OPERATION RETURN, AND HIGHER HORIZONS. IMPROVEMENT OF THE SCHOOL PROGRAMS IS BEING UNDERTAKEN IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, CHICAGO,…
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Special Programs
KEPPEL, FRANCIS – 1964
EDUCATORS AND CITIZENS ARE EXHORTED NOT TO LOSE SIGHT OF OR TO CONFUSE THE REAL ISSUES OF RACIAL SEGREGATION IN THE SCHOOLS WITH THE OTHER PERIPHERAL ISSUES.THROUGH THE SHORTSIGHTEDNESS OF MANY AND THE RECKLESSNESS OF SOME, GOOD POLICIES OF EDUCATION ARE NOW BEING TURNED ONE AGAINST THE OTHER, BRINGING THE CAUSE OF INTEGRATION INTO A COLLISION…
Descriptors: Desegregation Methods, Educational Planning, Educational Policy, Educational Quality
BUTLER, BROADUS N. – 1964
MUCH OF THE BLAME FOR THE CONDITION OF NEGROES AND OTHERS IN LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES IS LAID UPON THE EDUCATORS IN THE NORTH WHO HAVE SYSTEMATICALLY DEPRIVED NEGROES OF EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IF THE CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED MASSES ARE TO BE KEPT FROM MULTIPLYING BEYOND THE ABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES TO CARE…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Responsibility, Equal Education, Essays
Download full textPeace Corps, Washington, DC. – 1966
RELEVANCE OF PEACE CORPS SERVICE TO CAREER GOALS OF VOLUNTEERS IS RECOGNIZED BY MANY EMPLOYERS AND SCHOOLS. THE CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT AND ADMINISTERED SELECTION AND TRAINING PROCEDURE, AND LOW ATTRITION RATE OF OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS ARE IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS. POST-SERVICE CAREER PLANS OF RETURNED VOLUNTEERS ARE--33.6 PERCENT CONTINUING EDUCATION,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Opportunities, Special Programs, Tables (Data)
Peer reviewedPowell, Lois; And Others – Journal of Negro Education, 1975
Evaluates the achievement, intelligence, and personality characteristics of students in the Street Academy, whose basic goal is to provide educational and education related services to school drop-outs, to increase their employment potential. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Education, Dropout Programs, Program Evaluation
SCHREIBER, DANIEL – 1963
THOUGH THE PROPORTION OF DROPOUTS IN THE U.S. IS SLOWLY DIMINISHING, THE NUMBER OF DROPOUTS DURING THE PRESENT DECADE IS EXPECTED TO SOAR UNPRECEDENTEDLY. OF 26 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WILL GO FROM SCHOOLS INTO THE LABOR MARKET, 7 1/2 MILLION WILL BE DROPOUTS, AND 2 1/2 MILLION OF THE DROPOUTS WILL HAVE HAD LESS THAN 8 YEARS OF SCHOOLING. UNTIL…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
HANSEN, CARL F. – 1964
THE TRACK SYSTEM, ORGANIZED TO GIVE EVERY PUPIL A CHANCE FOR MAXIMUM SELF-FULFILLMENT, IS DISCUSSED. ABILITY GROUPING IS USED, SO IT IS BEST TO BE AWARE OF IT AND SYSTEMATIZE IT. SPECIAL PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR ALL EDUCABLE PUPILS WHO DEVIATE WIDELY FROM THE NORM EITHER AS GIFTED OR SLOW. THE TRACK SYSTEM IMPROVES UPON THE ABILITY GROUPING…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Opportunities
Peer reviewedJohnson, Dennis C., Jr. – Negro History Bulletin, 1980
Describes admissions procedures, graduation requirements, curriculum, and achievement of students in the Science/Math Mini-School Program, housed at F.W. Ballou Senior High School in Washington, D.C. The program is especially designed for talented minority students who show promise in the fields of science and technology. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Admission Criteria, Graduation Requirements
Teeple, Berne, Ed. – 1979
Children's park programs in and near the District of Columbia are listed in this directory which is designed for people who plan field trips for children and people interested in developing similar programs. The directory describes more than 80 programs conducted in 30 parks and gives age ranges, schedules, and phone numbers for obtaining further…
Descriptors: American History, Art Activities, Colonial History (United States), Directories
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1915
This bulletin contains monthly record of current educational publications received by the Library Division of the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, etc., intended for inclusion in this record should be sent to the library of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. This bulletin contains the following: (1) Introductory notes; (2)…
Descriptors: Professional Education, School Administration, Vocational Education, Teaching Methods
United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1914
This bulletin contains a monthly record of current educational publications received by the Library Division of the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, etc., intended for inclusion in this record should be sent to the library of the Bureau of Education, Washington, D.C. This bulletin contains the following: (1) Introductory notes; (2)…
Descriptors: Business Education, Physical Education, School Administration, Child Welfare
