Considered the obstacles and opportunities for women in securing employment in professional and managerial careers. (RK)

The proportions of a sample of Australian postsecondary students who continued with full-time study, the nature of that study, the institution at which it occurred, and the students' success were investigated in this research study. Those criterion variables were then related to the students' sex and father's occupation by means of two- and…

The terms "institutes and centers" or organized research units are used to refer to the broad range of "non-departmental structural alternatives" often called "laboratories,""bureaus" or "clinics" at the host institutions. Current status, growth trends, and organizational sponsorships of these…

Substantial differences exist between the incomes of white and black Americans. These differences in income are a major aspect of inequality between blacks and whites. Improvements and declines in black income relative to white income have roughly paralleled expansions and contractions in the business cycle. Income differences are related to a…

The report presents statistics which compare the educational attainment of the U.S. population in 1977 and 1976, to attainment levels in 1970. A considerable difference is evident between educational levels of older and younger persons in the United States: persons 25 to 29 years old in 1977 were twice as likely to be high school graduates as…

This study addresses major identifying characteristics of the poor in Mississippi. These include problems which are apparent from a study of census data and other secondary materials, such as family composition, family size and occupation, and socioeconomic and demographic attributes. Mississippi has changed from a one crop economy to a…

This publication is a statistical report that presents a variety of school district cost data for the purpose of giving the California Legislature information to use in adjusting the state foundation program for public school support. Following a brief section that summarizes the major trends identified in the study, separate sections focus in…

This publication presents detailed 1976-77 statistical data on the expenditures of local public school districts throughout the United States. The reported figures reflect only actual spending by local school districts; state spending for textbooks and other local, state, or federal funds that are not funneled through individual school districts…

This address by the Director of the National Institute on Aging is a plea for the recognition of the necessity of fundamental research on the aging process. It cautions that new scientific discoveries need to be evaluated more carefully before they are used on humans, and warns that the effects of drugs and treatments on older people may vary from…

This report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics covers youth employment and education, and their interwoven causes and results. Numerous statistical charts and explanatory notes are included. Factors, such as age, race, sex and status, are analyzed. (MML)

Presented is statistical information on children served in 166 mental retardation clinics in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico funded through the maternal and child health program of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during fiscal year 1973. Brief sections cover characteristics of children served, services…

The prefatory section of the Library of Congress (LC) annual report lists library officers, library committees, consultants, and an organizational chart. The body of the report begins with a narrative overview of recent LC activities in such areas as organizational changes, copyright law, Bicentennial Program, publications, and projects. Separate…

Projections of U.S. public elementary and secondary school enrollments and teacher supply and demand for 1978-86 are summarized in this report. Where possible, the grade retention method is used; otherwise projections are based on three alternate fertility rate estimates. Enrollments in elementary schools have decreased since 1970 to 47.8 million…

Interactive classroom television (ICTS) systems were installed in two special education classrooms to evaluate their impact on the learning experiences of severely visually impaired students. During a 3-year experimental period, data were collected from approximately 14 elementary students measuring achievement, visual-motor integration, visual…

In this study, research focused upon four major areas: (1) the impact of variations in State allocation formulas; (2) the influence of district level hold harmless positions on the distribution of Title I funds to districts; (3) the impact of variations in the source or tabulation of poverty data used by States; and (4) the impact of the two tier…