A review of a report based upon replies from a questionnaire sent to 78 countries regarding the access of females to education in the context of rural development is presented. Rural conditions, women as agents of development, their accessibility to education, and suggested types of training are discussed. (LH)

The role of culture in the attainment of equal educational opportunity is reconceptualized. The focus of educational problem solving is shifted from that of victim analysis to an examination of the forces of racism and oppression as they are reflected in education. The use of culture as a tool for liberation is discussed. (Author/GC)

"T & E" (Thorough and Efficient Education) requires that New Jersey's schools set standards that will be functional and continuous. Here is an educationally viable approach to handle what has become a "political" issue. (Editor/RK)

A conceptual framework is presented, based upon a review of relevant literature sources, as well as upon preliminary impressions from a study of effective schools in California. This framework involves 14 variables that are discussed at length. (CT)

A team approach will ensure that special needs, or at-risk, students receive appropriate evaluation services, guidance and counseling, instructional materials, remedial assistance, and placement and followup services. Cooperation among vocational education, special education, and vocational rehabilitation is essential in providing services for…

A survey of 19 British companies documented their use of education and training programs. Questions covered such areas as (1) expenditure rates, (2) strategy and policies, (3) appraisal and budgeting, and (4) accounting practice. Problems and potential changes were solicited. (CH)

The number of teenage parents continues to grow, and they face a variety of economic and educational barriers. While only a minority of teens actively desire pregnancy, many lack sufficient motivation to avoid it. Possible solutions to this problem include improving schools, job opportunities, and access to family planning services. (KH)

Analyzes the awareness and impact of tuition-waiver policies among older adults and institutions of higher education in Virginia. Results indicated a high level of awareness among institutions and less awareness among older adults. Although the financial burden on institutions is relatively small, incentives for program development are…

The current economic condition of the United States and its impact upon the development of education and its objectives is discussed. (RK)

Examines three critical questions: Did Booker T. Washington reject liberal arts education? Was there any difference between Washington's perspective of education and that of his white contemporaries? Did Washington view industrial education as a moral and spiritual liberating force? Hypothesizes that Washington's philosophy reflected a black…

What barriers impede students with disabilities when they use technology? Even when they use assistive technology, such as screen readers, students with vision, hearing and mobility impairments often have difficulty accessing instructional materials used in online courses, Web resources, simulations and online interactions with instructors. For…

The state-administered grant program authorized under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), enacted as Title II of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, is the major source of federal support for adult basic and literacy education programs. The purpose of the grant is to provide educational opportunities to adults sixteen and…

The South Dakota Opportunities Plan is being presented to the South Dakota Legislature in fulfillment of the Legislature's directive from the 2006 session (House Bill 1238). The plan is intended to provide insight into the critical issues confronting higher education in South Dakota, responses made by the Board of Regents to these situations, and…

This document is a chapter in "The Principles and Practice of Educational Management," which aims to provide a systematic and analytical introduction to the study of educational management. The structure of the book reflects the main substantive areas of educational leadership and management, and most of the major themes are covered in…

Many high school and two-year college vocational programs are exploring new ways to help students develop and document skills valued in the labor market. Over the past decade, some efforts to improve vocational programs have focused on reorganizing curricula around skill standards and assessments formulated by employers. One recent example of this…