Reports on a 1982 survey of Michigan community college presidents and trustees conducted to determine their perceptions of their roles in evaluation, budget preparation, and bargaining and of board/president relationships. Though the majority of the presidents and trustees seemed to have good working relationships, minority responses showed…

A study of vocational agriculture teachers in Virginia attempted to discern if first year teachers differed in morale from teachers with more than one year's experience. No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups. Scores on various morale factors are analyzed in relationship to national norms. (HD)

Reports on a study of the frequency with which various means of professional growth and development are used by Illinois community college vocational instructors and suggests a need for personalized plans for professional development. (Editor)

The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to education varies on…

Noting that the need for child care has become a critical component of getting parents off welfare rolls and into jobs, the Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (TACCRRA) developed this report providing a portrait of regulated child care availability in each Texas county to assist planners and policymakers at community,…

On November 12, 2003, over 70 policymakers, fiscal analysts, and academics gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to examine the fiscal condition of the state government sector. The conference was cosponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the National Tax Association. Despite a shallow national recession that ended in…

This report includes information derived from a survey of 24 states on out of state placement of students with disabilities. Survey questions address: (1) whether local education agencies (LEAs) are notified by agencies outside of education when an out of state placement for purposes other than education is immanent; (2) whether LEAs are given…

This report focuses on the business operations of 24 charter schools in Massachusetts. The legislation authorizing the establishment of public charter-school in Massachusetts stipulated that a study of these schools' operations, practices, and activities must be conducted. The information gathered in the review came from the Massachusetts…

This issue summarizes the development and impact of charter schools. It examines aspects of laws that have paved the way for charter schools and describes some of the litigation that has accompanied the charter-school phenomenon. The text offers practical advice on how to draft good charter-school contracts and notes some of the past and ongoing…

This report presents findings from a national survey on emerging credentialing programs for school-age care (SAC) providers. About half of the states report that a credential is already available, is being piloted, or is being planned. About one-third of the states do not have a credential, nor is one being planned. Common characteristics of the…

This document compares fall 1998 enrollment figures with fall 1999 enrollment figures in Texas public community and technical colleges, with an emphasis on documenting retention and attrition patterns. The data are taken from the CBM001 Student Report, which records students enrolled on the official census date (12th class day) in semester-length…

This document analyzes the Virginia Community College population participation rates in the Fall 2002. The population estimates are based on the U.S. census Bureau 2000 counts and average annual change rates. The participation rate equals headcount as a percentage of population. The results of the study are divided into the following five…

This survey of Ohio adults was intended to gauge attitudes on a range of educational issues. Key findings included: (1) public schools get a grade of C+; (2) Ohioans underestimate the extent of the challenge facing urban school districts; (3) they favor testing in math and reading every year in grades 3-8; (4) Ohioans believe in more…