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Download full textLumsden, Linda, Comp.; Coffey, Elizabeth, Comp. – 2001
Schools are very sensitive to the rapid social, economic, and demographic changes that the United States is presently undergoing. They are at a disadvantage compared to most other social institutions because, in serving a younger population, they have less lead time to prepare for changes in the complexion of society. Young people in today's world…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Drug Abuse
Hudson River Center for Program Development, Glenmont, NY. – 1994
This document, the second in a series of guidebooks that were developed for educators of homeless adults in New York, offers strategies and plans for sample lessons in which a holistic approach is used to help homeless adults and families improve their lives through education. The guidebook begins with lists of print and nonprint resources,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
Lipsitt, Lewis P., Ed. – Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter, 1996
These 12 monthly newsletters from 1996 explore the many problems encountered by children and adolescents as they grow up. Regular departments in the newsletter issues include "Keep Your Eye On...," which briefly presents results of research into childhood and adolescent problems; "What's New in Research," summarizing research…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Asperger Syndrome
Utah Children, Salt Lake City. – 1994
The Utah KIDS COUNT program provides information about child well-being to enhance discussions on securing better futures for children. Indicators of children's quality of life are chosen to reflect a range of influences on children, conditions across developmental stages, and comparisons across time. Ten indicators examined included: (1) low…
Descriptors: Births to Single Women, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Health
Utah Children, Salt Lake City. – 1996
This 1996 Kids Count report presents data and analysis for 20 indicators of children's well-being in Utah. The report's introductory section discusses the impact of social and economic trends, which may contribute to a polarization of "have's" and "have nots" in Utah. The bulk of the report provides statistics on the 20…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
Obiakor, Festus E., Ed.; Grant, Patrick A., Ed.; Dooley, Elizabeth A., Ed. – 2002
This collection of papers addresses the importance of maximizing the fullest potential of all students and leaving no child behind. The 14 papers are: (1) "The Comprehensive Support Model for All Learners: Conceptualization and Meaning" (Festus E. Obiakor, Pauline Harris-Obiakor, and Ramel L. Smith); (2) "The Power of the `Self' in Education"…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Environment, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
Ritter, Sandra H.; Gottfried, Susan C. – 2002
Recognizing that communities can accomplish more for their children if all parts of the community work together in a collaborative effort, family-school-community-business partnerships have developed to provide comprehensive services to children and their families more effectively. This report contains information on the history, purposes, and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Change Agents, Change Strategies
Peer reviewedCohen, Robert – Social Education, 1996
Utilizes letters to the First Lady and President Roosevelt as primary sources for a series of activities supporting a unit on the Great Depression. The letter to Mrs. Roosevelt asks for some old clothes for a needy family. The letter to President Roosevelt expresses dissatisfaction with his efforts. (MJP)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Impact, Federal Programs, Females
Direct linkKhatskel, S. B. – Russian Education and Society, 2006
Studies by many scientists have shown that the fetal period is the most important one for the development of a baby. It has been shown that this is the time when the basis for many diseases of the adult is formed. Among risk factors, the work environment is of considerable importance, as its influence on the woman's organism stands at 25 to 40…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Development, Foreign Countries, Longitudinal Studies
What's the Buzz?, 1995
The main objective of the "What's the Buzz?" newsletter project was to meet the professional development needs of adult basic and literacy educators in Pennsylvania, including teachers, tutors, counselors, and administrators. The project prepared and disseminated monthly, 10 issues of a 12-14 page newsletter. It was mailed to more than…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Chetty, Vanitha R. – 1997
Massive social upheaval, families' failure to provide a supportive milieu, and the schools' failure to instill an appreciation of education has contributed to large numbers of black street children in South Africa. This exploratory study analyzed the problem of street children in the Durban municipal area in South Africa, providing a social…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Child Welfare, Childhood Attitudes, Children
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Adult/Community Education. – 1991
Florida supported a wide range of educational activities for adults through an extensive network of public and private agencies during fiscal year 1989-90. In 1990, 419,429 adults participated in adult education programs. Adult educational programs assisted adults in completing requirements for U.S. citizenship and getting off welfare. A total of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Citizenship Education, Correctional Education
Dalheim, Zoe; Mauke, Martha – 1993
The Lee Library Association conducted a project that involved recruitment, public awareness, training, rural oriented, basic literacy, collection development, tutoring, computer assisted services, and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The project served a community of 25,000-50,000 people, and targeted the homeless, learning disabled,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Advisory Committees
Wagner, Daniel A.; Hopey, Christopher – 1998
Three Internet-based adult literacy and adult education programs in Philadelphia were examined to identify ways Internet technology can be used to improve adult basic and literacy education. The Adult Literacy Technology Innovation Network (ALTIN) technology program, which began in the mid-1990s, provides basic instructional technology staff…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills
Curry, Janice – Online Submission, 2003
This report summarizes evaluation results from AISD's Prekindergarten Expansion grant program during 2002-2003.
Descriptors: School Districts, Preschool Education, Grants, Limited English Speaking
