The interaction between deprivation and education is a critical relationship with profound implications for a country's economic prosperity and the social mobility of its citizens. This is highlighted by the Welsh Government which states that: "A good education is critical to better life chances and a commitment to achieving this has been an…

In 1983 first graders who had not attended Austin Independent School District (AISD) kindergarten were studied to identify the number and characteristics of kindergarten nonattenders. Data were collected during parent/teacher conferences and by telephone interviews. Of 4550 first graders, 83 (2 percent) were kindergarten nonattenders and 473 (10…

In this booklet, the highlights of Report No. 3 (see UD 018 835) on Compensatory Education (CE) are summarized in text and tables. Results reported include the following: (1) proportionally, CE selection is highest among the poor for both math and reading; (2) CE selection is proportionally higher for low achievers; (3) the greatest number of…

In this report, findings related to the process of selecting students for compensatory education (CE) programs on basic skills, and the economic and educational status of students selected are recorded. Chapter I explains the principle variables considered in research: family, economic status, reading and math CE selection status, teacher judgment…

In 1982-83, a study conducted at Mott Community College (MCC) identified 322 students, or 6% of the student body, as "grossly skill deficient," (i.e., achieving at the junior high school level or below in all basic skill areas). In November 1985, the transcripts of those 322 students were assembled and analyzed to determine enrollment patterns and…