This report contains statistical information on Kentucky public libraries for fiscal year 1997-1998 taken from the Annual Report of Public Libraries. The report is separated into seven sections: summary of library statistics for the most recent year (1998) and comparisons with the three prior years; graphs showing statistical trends in library…

This report on the private school universe presents data on K-12 schools broken down by school size, school level, religious orientation, geographical region, community type, and program emphasis. The number of students and teachers is reported in the same categories. The number of students is also reported by race-ethnicity, gender, and grade…

These research digests about Dalton College (Georgia) provide various numerical data on student enrollment and new undergraduates including sex, age, ethnicity, geographical origin, and major. This is a collection of four research briefs issued between fall 1997 and fall 1998. In fall 1997, student enrollment was up 1.6 percent over the prior year…

The economic census furnishes an important part of the framework for such composite measures as the gross domestic product estimates, input/output measures, production and price indexes, and other statistical series that measure short-term changes in economic conditions. Specific uses of economic census data include the following: Policymaking…

In this report, information is provided about the Educational Services sector (sector 61), which comprises establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers. These establishments…

Describes two new studies, one by the National Education Association (NEA) and the other by the National Center for Educational Statistics of the U.S. Office of Education, that answer some questions about the state of education in 1974. The studies provide such information as significant trends, comparative State data, future outlook, and…

Outlined are demographic considerations, educational, vocational, and employment opportunities, government benefits, and services related to the visually handicapped in Japan. (MC)

A survey reveals a widespread tendency to pay men more than women for the same work at all levels of education and experience. Charts and figures explain the numbers and supply of women geoscientists, years of experience, education, employers, and work activity. (BL)

This paper provides guidelines for primary and secondary social studies teachers for giving students information about environmental pollution. Economic statistics are cited to illustrate the critical nature of environmental problems and a re-educative'' approach is suggested as being most effective in developing attitudes necessary for problem…

The 53rd annual study of collegiate enrollments shows 4,755,795 full-time, 1,651,255 part-time, and 6,407,050 grand total students enrolled. Teachers colleges show loss of 5.6 per cent students while professional, technological, and related schools are up 1.2 per cent. (DS)