Sex discrimination in education has been prohibited by federal legislation since Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was signed into law. Title IX and other federal legislation have increased women's access to education, yet sex differences in educational preparation and occupational choice persist. This issues brief discusses various…

A survey of Unesco National Commissions in 29 countries was conducted to identify and compare the administrative procedures implemented in the field of adult education, as well as the legislative measures adopted by governments to promote adults' right to education. The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire sent to Unesco National…

Michigan's response to the call for educational improvement is described. Included are a discussion of the historical background; a review of the state's response to reform demands; an explanation of pending and enacted proposals; a summary of reform activities across the country; and an analysis of the effectiveness of the reform efforts. A…

A comprehensive program for finance reform of the Texas school system based on an analytical paradigm that encompasses adequacy, equity, and efficiency considerations is introduced. Topics such as the development of the Texas conceptual model, the structural elements of the allocation model, and the development of the revenue-raising system are…

This report summarizes a review of the literature on employee benefits. It indicates what is known and not known about the effects of providing benefits on both employees and employers. Following an introductory discussion on the problems and prospect of employee benefits, the report is organized in 11 sections. The first four sections indicate…

This document contains the text of a Senate hearing to review policies and programs of the Office of Indian Education, and other federal Indian programs. Testimony is offered on the status of Indian education, federal regulations and allocations, Impact Aid, adult and vocational education, vocational rehabilitation, science improvement, and…

This document contains the text of a Senate hearing examining proposed changes (S. 496) to the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act. The amendment would take effect in October 1991 to establish a program of grants for vocational-technical training and to provide for the designation of the National Indian Center for Research in…

The five states of the Southwest--Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas--represent great diversity in economies, politics, educational settings, and resources. Despite this diversity, research indicates that rural small schools are concerned about the same issues as education as a whole. The purpose of this report is to present the…

In response to newly revised enrollment projections, the defeat in November 1990 of a $450 million higher education bond issue (Proposition 143), and the California Governor's proposed 1991-92 budget, this report provides an update on the long-range planning activities of the California Postsecondary Education Commission and its segments. The…

The study described in this report was conducted to explore the problems with, and possible alternatives to, the current Title IIA and IIB allocation formula required by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The study included a literature and legislation review; interviews with practitioners, public interest groups, and Congressional staff to…

The manual is designed to assist school districts in South Carolina in measuring and maintaining compliance with Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Using a checklist format, it is divided into sections which address the following topics: (1) local education agency (LEA) policy requirements; (2) state-operated…

Structuring the initial teacher employment interview adds validity to selection and appropriately utilizes human resources. Five aspects of an effective interview program include: (1) developing a job analysis plan; (2) reviewing the applications; (3) planning for the interview; (4) the interview instrument; and (5) legal implications. An…

Hearings on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Titles VII and IX, are presented. Title VII concerns construction, reconstruction, and renovation of academic facilities. Title IX provides grants to colleges to support graduate study. To assist in maintaining academic facilities, Title VII provides grants to undergraduate and graduate…

An overview of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 summarizes legislative developments prior to passage of the bill, describes major elements of the legislation, discusses the activities of the National Council of La Raza in monitoring implementation of the law, and emphasizes the necessary role of the network of Hispanic…

This guide, which is intended for new supervisors and managers to use in an independent study setting, deals with maintaining working relations with organized labor. The following topics are discussed in the individual sections: good personal relations (psychological aspects, wages and job security, a good working environment, techniques for…