Although assessment has been an activity at Germanna Community College for some time, it has not been a vehicle for integrating efforts within the college to meet its mission. This policy statement was written in order to make assessment a year-round opportunity for all faculty and staff. The assessment process should begin with the establishment…

This report, prepared by the Maricopa Commission on Health Care Education Reform (HCER), contains an executive summary, commission overview, commission charge, and historical background. The information represents work completed by five commission task forces: (1) Task Force One presents two major recommendations centered around a draft model…

Legislators and community leaders have the responsibility to develop policies and make informed decisions to ensure that new technologies will enhance, and not frustrate, learning. That is why Congress established the Web-based Education Commission that for the past year has been chairing an effort exploring ways in which the Internet is changing…

This tool is intended to work in conjunction with Kentucky?s Standards and Indicators for School Improvement. Together, these two documents allow schools to identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance for maximizing those opportunities through planning and the development of the comprehensive school improvement plan. Includes…

All students can learn, including all students with disabilities. High expectation of learning for all students is essential for the success of any student's post school outcomes, whether work or education. Participation in statewide assessments is crucial in determining success and demonstrating equal opportunity and access to education.…

At the direction of the Maryland K-16 Leadership Council, the K-16 Workgroup addressed this school year's critical issues facing the K-16 Partnership as a result of the passage of "No Child Left Behind." The Workgroup decided to divide its work into three major committees. Those three committees are: (1) Highly Qualified Teacher Committee; (2)…

This document presents questions and answers to some frequently asked questions concerning enrollment growth funding limitations and its implications at California's public universities. These questions include: (1) What is "enrollment growth funding" and what actions has the Legislature taken that would impact the funding of future…

Author suggested methods for advancing the educational opportunities and improving the quality of education for black Americans. (RK)

Considered the problems in helping students develop reading skills with the accent on teacher responsibility and leadership. (RK)

Teachers colleges are faced with making an important decision: what direction should they consider for the insurance of their futures? Author presents suggestions for colleges of education and their administration. (RK)

Describes the advantages for the total education of the individual divided into periods spread out over his active life. (Author/RK)

A dynamic village schoolmarm combines new ideas and old values in making the community a part of an informal'' approach to learning. (Editor)

A decision model is presented for use in connection with data that are currently available in State departments of education to determine economies of scale for a State system of public school districts. An application of the model to the State of Oregon illustrates how economies of scale information for a State system can be used by policymakers…

Sets forth some basic assumptions which are tied into past educational programs and research, touches on some sensitive theoretical notions regarding training programs, and presents recommendations on directions and goals for educating blacks in cities. (Author/JM)

Examines critically the role of parochial education in the Black cities and offers a rationale for its continuance and further development. (Author/JM)