This report presents an addendum update of the 1989 Sourcebook of Arts Statistics. The 1989 Sourcebook was the second in a series begun in 1987. The sourcebook and the 1992 Addendum are intended to serve as general reference books on arts statistics. The 1992 Addendum includes only new information or statistical series that could be updated since…

These two computer files contain social and demographic data about U.S. children and their families taken from the March 1985 Current Population Survey of the U.S. Census. One file is for all children; the second file is for black children. The following column variables are included: (1) family structure; (2) parent educational attainment; (3)…

These six computer files contain social and demographic data about children and their families in the following states: (1) California; (2) Florida; (3) Illinois; (4) New York; (5) Pennsylvania; and (6) Texas. Data for 1980/81 and 1985/86 are reported. Data will eventually be provided for the 11 largest states. One file is for all children; the…

This report provides an overview of vocational training programs and activities for Limited English Proficient (LEP) adults in Florida, with particular emphasis on Dade County and Bay County. State policy regarding LEP adults is discussed, as are the roles of state agencies in providing services to these individuals. Statistical information…

One of a series of publications which provides information about the geography of the Netherlands to institutions and persons outside the Netherlands, this publication discusses the geography of and land use in South Limburg, a region in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. There are four sections. The first provides a history and describes…

The purpose of this article is to suggest that the research on curriculum and instruction flowing out of the university will be vastly improved through collaboration with secondary school faculty, to recommend an increase of funds for collaborative research with universities on curriculum and instruction, and to suggest research designs that are…

Older workers 55 and over have the largest proportion of persons discouraged for job market reasons of any age group. There is also an indication that more older people are taking themselves out of the labor market completely for other than personal reasons--apparently because of labor market conditions. (Author/AJ)

In recent years state governments have taken steps to strengthen their economic bases by promoting growth of high-technology industries within their borders. A byproduct of this effort has been an increasing need for information on the geographic distribution of research and development (R&D) expenditures. The information in this report permits…

The North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program was established to provide student, school, and school system information about achievement in high school courses. This report describes: (1) "Characteristics of Algebra I Students"; (2) "Student Performance on the Core Test"; (3) "Combining Performance and Participation:…

The North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program was established to provide student, school, and school system information about achievement in high school courses. This report describes: (1) "Characteristics of Algebra II Students"; (2) "Student Performance on the Core Test"; (3) "Combining Performance and Participation:…

The North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program was established to provide student, school, and school system information about achievement in high school courses. This report describes: (1) "Geometry End-of-Course Test"; (2) "Scoring Geometry Proofs"; (3) "Characteristics of Geometry Students"; (4) "Student…

The North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program was established to provide student, school, and school system information about achievement in high school courses. This report describes: (1) "Characteristics of Biology Students"; (2) "Student Performance on the Core Test"; (3) "Anticipated Final Grades and Scores on the…

The North Carolina End-of-Course Testing Program was established to provide student, school, and school system information about achievement in high school courses. This report describes: (1) "Characteristics of Chemistry Students"; (2) "Student Performance on the Core Test"; (3) "Combining Performance and Participation:…