In this evaluation study, two groups of children who attended kindergarten either one-half day every day or full-day on alternate days were compared. An opinion survey was conducted to obtain the observations of parents, kindergarten teachers, and elementary principals in relation to the all-day alternate day schedule in 55 school districts. Data…

As the second volume in a four-volume series on the Oklahoma Indian Education Needs Assessment Project, this report presents the development and results of the needs assessment phase. The needs assessment questionnaire is described as involving 18 goal statements, 43 educational need statements, and an open-ended category for additional goals and…

Investigation of the influence of schooling on cognitive development and its resulting attitudes toward social change in Pakistan provides insight on national development. Pakistan's rural geography, well developed class system, legacy of colonial rule, and strong family and religious traditions make it a particularly good subject for development…