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NCTM Principles and Standards for Mathematically Talented Students
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Deal, Linda J.; Wismer, Michael G. – Gifted Child Today, 2010
The "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" published in 2000 by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) created a vision of mathematical concepts and processes to establish core educational guidelines for instruction from grades K to 12. The overall plan does emphasize higher level thinking, problem solving, and…
Descriptors: Gifted, Federal Legislation, Talent, Vision
Promoting Healthy Vision in Students: Progress and Challenges in Policy, Programs, and Research
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Ethan, Danna; Basch, Charles E. – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: An estimated 1 in 5 American children has a vision problem. Children living in poor urban environments have twice the normal rate of vision problems. Uncorrected vision problems can worsen over time and result in permanent vision loss. Early detection and treatment of vision problems is therefore essential in optimizing children's…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Prevention, Educational Objectives, Economically Disadvantaged
Structural Equation Modeling for High School Principals' Data-Driven Decision Making: An Analysis of Information Use Environments
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Luo, Mingchu – Educational Administration Quarterly, 2008
Background: Accountability demands are increasingly pushing school leaders to explore more data and do more sophisticated analyses. Data-driven decision making (DDDM) has become an emerging field of practice for school leadership and a central focus of education policy and practice. Purpose: This study examined principals' DDDM practices and…
Descriptors: Research Design, Structural Equation Models, Vision, Decision Making
Interview: U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings
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Harvard Educational Review, 2005
On November 3, 2005, the "Harvard Educational Review" interviewed Margaret Spellings, the eighth U.S. Secretary of Education. Spellings, who was confirmed as secretary of education on January 20, 2005, served as assistant to the president for domestic policy during George W. Bush's first term, and was responsible for the development of…
Descriptors: Interviews, Public Policy, Natural Disasters, Colleges