Aimed at federal, State, and local educational administrators; educational researchers familiar with cost-benefit analysis and econometrics; and economists interested in problems of educational finance, this study explores the applicability of an econometric model of evaluation to the efficiency of schools. The emphasis is on assessing school…

Summarized are 19 presentations given at the first annual National Conference on the Disadvantaged Gifted held March 24-25, 1973. Emphasized is the effect of identification procedures, program provisions, and research and evaluation on (1) economically deprived gifted students, (2) culturally different gifted students, (3) female gifted students,…

A sample of 20 elementary schools in Detroit is used in a study of school effects reported in this article. Regression analysis (controlling for previous performance) is used to demonstrate that specific buildings do have an impact on student achievement. (Author/EB)

Effects of the label "mentally retarded" and academic competence on 96 low-income sixth-grade children's attitudes toward peers were examined. (Author)

Provisions for rural workers' education programs and for their developing rural organizations are outlined from symposia of the International Labour Office (ILO). Photographs from several IL O meetings are included. (MF)

The paper examines a 5-year-old program similar to EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program) designed to serve preschool children in child health centers. (Author/CL)

The study compared 17 abused children with 17 children who had been in accidents, matched for age, race, sex, and socioeconomic status, eight years after all had been studied as infants. (Author)

Teachers must be exceptionally attentive to the needs of emotionally disturbed children from socio-culturally deprived homes. Often, teachers must show acceptance of the child where the parent has not. The self concept of the emotionally confused child is variable and must be dealt with consistently and honestly by parents and teachers. (KH)

Efforts to involve low income parents in their children's education over the past 20 years suggest that improvement occurs as a result of some element of pressure and support that takes into account the parents' schedule and needs. Teachers and administrators must also be motivated to try new strategies. Includes references. (MD)

Presents empirical evidence for economic inequity for Pilipino Americans, focusing on income and occupation. Explores explanations from two competing theories, one emphasizing individual effort alone (the human capital model), the other focusing more on the social structure (labor market segmentation). (LHW)

Public school systems that provide high quality learning experiences for all children and a wide range of choice to respond to parents' and students' values and concerns can overcome a large part of the inequity that results from poor people's effective lack of choice of private or exclusive public schools. (PS)

The number of poor elderly Blacks and the cost of health care are increasing. Even with Medicare there are out of pocket expenses for those who are least able to pay. Since racial bias may be a factor in triage, the best approach to reducing medical costs is prevention. (VM)

The cost effectiveness of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act was evaluated in terms of moving economically disadvantaged individuals toward financial independence. Data analysis indicated small savings in welfare payments for female recipients, but not males. Data deficiencies in the Continuous Longitudinal Manpower Survey were also…

Criticizes Lawrence J. Schweinhart and David Weikart's article on early childhood development in this "Educational Leadership" issue for overemphasizing inadequacies of the direct academic approach. Claims that findings were based on insufficient data and disclosed no significant differences in self-esteem, locus of control, suspension,…