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Increasing the Competitive Edge in Math and Science
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Kettlewell, Janet S., Ed.; Henry, Ronald J., Ed. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2009
The U. S. is losing its competitive edge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Thomas Friedman warns that America is not producing enough young people in STEM fields that are essential for entrepreneurship and innovation in the 21st century (The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, 2005). Blue ribbon…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Higher Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
New Dimensions of the Federal-State Partnership in Education.
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Sherman, Joel D., Ed.; And Others – 1982
Fifteen papers commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education's School Finance Project are contained in this volume. The papers examine the changing dimensions of the federal-state partnership in education. The volume is organized into four sections. The first section is devoted to state educational policy concerns, including various state…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Categorical Aid, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
The One-Stop System Must Continue To Work toward Readiness. [Audits of One-Stop Systems in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Vermont].
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Office of Inspector General (DOL), Washington, DC. – 2000
This document contains the reports on audits of the one-stop systems in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Vermont. The overall audit conclusions were as follows: (1) the states have made substantial efforts toward forming new comprehensive workforce investment systems as mandated by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA); (2)…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Delivery Systems, Educational Legislation, Employment Services
New Opportunities. Volume IV: July, 1988-June, 1989. A Collection of Essays: Recommendations Related to Education in General and Vocational-Technical Education in Particular.
North Carolina State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Raleigh. – 1990
This is the fourth of five volumes of essays in the form of recommendations for the improvement of programs, services, and activities offered through vocational-technical education in North Carolina. The volume explains the rationale for and comments on 21 recommendations prepared by the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for fiscal…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal), Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development
Ideas Are Forever! Volume III: July, 1987-June, 1988. A Collection of Essays: Recommendations Related to Education in General and Vocational-Technical Education in Particular.
North Carolina State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Raleigh. – 1990
This is the third of five volumes of essays in the form of recommendations for the improvement of programs, services, and activities offered through vocational-technical education in North Carolina. The volume explains the rationale for and comments on 26 recommendations prepared by the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for fiscal…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal), Cost Effectiveness, Economic Development
Looking Backwards--Looking Forward. Volume V: July, 1989-June, 1990. A Collection of Essays: Recommendations Related to Education in General and Vocational-Technical Education in Particular.
North Carolina State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Raleigh. – 1990
This is the fifth of five volumes of essays in the form of recommendations for the improvement of programs, services, and activities offered through vocational-technical education in North Carolina. The volume explains the rationale for and comments on 15 recommendations prepared by the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for fiscal…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal), Cost Effectiveness, Economic Development
A New Beginning. Volume I: July, 1985-June, 1986. A Collection of Essays: Recommendations Related to Education in General and Vocational-Technical Education in Particular.
North Carolina State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Raleigh. – 1990
This is the first of five volumes of essays in the form of recommendations for the improvement of programs, services, and activities offered through vocational-technical education in North Carolina. The volume explains the rationale for, and comments on, 17 recommendations prepared by the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for fiscal…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Choice, Career Development, Career Planning
Where Do We Go from Here? Volume II: July, 1986-June, 1987. A Collection of Essays: Recommendations Related to Education in General and Vocational-Technical Education in Particular.
North Carolina State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Raleigh. – 1990
This is the second of five volumes of essays in the form of recommendations for the improvement of programs, services, and activities offered through vocational-technical education in North Carolina. The volume explains the rationale for, and comments on, 18 recommendations prepared by the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for fiscal…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Auto Mechanics, Career Development, College Presidents