Data from the Annual Survey of Hearing Impaired Children and Youth are given on the characteristics of approximately 6,400 students under 6 years of age enrolled in special education programs for the hearing impaired during the 1969-70 school year. Statistical tables describe the age, sex, and hearing threshold levels (better ear averages) of the…

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the university level multi-disciplinary course in the environment on bringing about heightened awareness of environmental events as reported in the mass media. A second, related study sought to determine whether particular values characteristically associated with the various…

Presented are detailed descriptions of the college open admissions program at the City University of New York. Descriptions provide the first systematic presentation of how a major institution of higher education tried to deal with a shift from a selective to a free-access admissions policy. The data presented is a basis for assessment of the…

The history and objectives of the state library commission are briefly reviewed and the current Mississippi library system is described. A yearly budget summary and data on bookmobile expenditures, equipment purchases, and construction projects are included. Tables present the allocations of state funds for library construction, personnel grants…

The statistical data generated by the Pennsbury, Pennsylvania school district's assessment of the needs and resources of the community are presented here. The study itself consisted of two phases: (1) an Opinion Inventory to find out how a random sampling of community and school staff felt about the ideas of community education, and (2)…

This report of the National Center for Health Statistics presents national estimates of the prevalence of facial acne and other skin lesions among noninstitutionalized youths aged 12-17 years by age, race, sex, geographic region, population size of place of residence, family income, education of parent, overall health, indications of stress,…

The statistics presented were principally compiled from forms submitted to the State Library Commission by public libraries. Major headings by region are: income, operating expenditures, resources, circulation. Data for individual libraries are presented under each heading. (DAG)

A county-wide survey of preschool handicapped children was conducted by means of contact with agencies, professionals, and parents. (Author/CL)

Forty-seven individuals evaluated in a management assessment center in 1967 were followed up eight years later. While the validity of this specific assessment center for predicting advancement appears adequate, additional research is desirable to evaluate the ability to predict performance in management. (Author/IRT)

Some of the sources of educational data on minorities, primarily from Federal government departments, are described. Departments cited include the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Labor. (Author/AM)

Data collected in two companies in one industry give partial support to the contention that organizational control mechanisms are related to the emotional well-being of employees. (Author)

Possible sexual discrimination was examined in the use of letters of recommendation. Female applicants were preferred over male applicants in terms of proceeding with an interview, thus demonstrating a case of reverse discrimination. (Author)

The 25th in the annual series on placements and salaries of graduates of American Library Association-accredited library schools. (Author)

Discusses rates, characteristics, and causes of suicide among young Native Americans. Compares suicide statistics of several tribes with those of the overall U.S. population. Analyzes suicide attempts and other self-destructive behavior. Describes problems faced by Indian adolescents and offers some solutions. (SO)

Provides information from the National Survey of Salaries and Wages in Public Schools on the salaries and fringe benefits of elementary and middle school principals and administrators. Includes seven tables and a series of charts. (MD)