Discussion of problems surrounding "European Standards" for vocational education and training finds that there are no pan-European standards, nor is it likely that such standards, if formulated, would be implemented in European Union (EU) countries. Nevertheless, countries aspiring to join the EU measure themselves against perceived…

Highlights an inner-city public elementary school that demonstrates a co-teaching model that is helping to bridge the gap between limited-English-proficient students' level of content-area knowledge and grade-level expectations. (Author/VWL)

Presents extracts from critical responses to the 1996 White Paper entitled "Excellence in Schools" which pointed out educational deficiencies, racism, and overall poorer education for minorities and ethnic groups within the U.K. educational system. Comments focus on such topics as educational and teacher standards and accountability and…

A case study of a preservice student teacher struggling with literacy demands found she had a lifelong problem with visual aspects and anxiety about reading and writing. The study raises questions about the kind of literacy help postsecondary students might need, including introduction into the world of academic discourse. (SK)

Attempts to bring some clarity to an understanding of the common attitudes that this culture holds about language and grammar standards. Notes that understanding language attitudes can help language arts teachers know where they themselves stand and how they can address negative or harmful attitudes in the educational setting. (SG)

The purpose of this study was to offer a model for admissions to pharmacy colleges not using a weighted average formula and to test its consistency and predictive validity. Data from 247 applicants revealed that seven predictor variables showed a significant impact on the admissions process, and five predicted academic success (e.g., mathematics…

Examines difficulties in developing clear charter school standards, capacity, and expertise, recognizing the charter school movement as the conflation of several sometimes contradictory ideas; discussing tensions between competing versions of charter schooling; considering four modifications that could render charter regulation more effective; and…

Summarizes a report published by the NASSP Study of the Restructuring of the American High School. Outlines nine educational goals and recommendations on renewal priorities for curriculum, instructional strategies, school environment, technology, organization and time, assessment and accountability, professional development, diversity, governance,…

Investigates how science education students (n=265) rank some identified science education program standards and discusses their perceptions of the desirability and achievement of the standards in Nigeria. Results indicate that encouraging students to become self-directed learners and emphasizing the utilization of scientific values were…

The National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the National Federation of State High School Associations are working together to ensure that all student athletes are prepared academically to complete all coursework required to earn a college diploma. Eligibility processes are discussed.…

Describes the high stakes use of educational indicators to hold schools accountable for students' academic performance, using examples from California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 to discuss the assumptions on which this strategy is based and examining the assumptions against the literature on the use of educational indicators to…

Examines the strategic move in British higher education to a national quality assurance plan based on academic standards. Discusses the policy proposals of the National Committee of Inquiry in Higher Education and the Quality Assurance Agency. (SK)

The standards for technological literacy developed by the International Technology Education Association focus on what students in grades K-12 need to know and be able to do. The content standards have five categories: nature of technology, technology and society, design, abilities for a technological world, and the designed world. (JOW)

Examines attitudes towards bilingual education at two Houston schools. Found an important interaction between standards performed by the school and the teachers' beliefs about student capability to meet those standards, and that there is a powerful link between language politics and expectation climate. (Author/VWL)

Reasons for grade inflation include student demands, faculty lack of knowledge about evaluation methods, and faculty desire for positive evaluations from students. Although nurse educators are responsible for preparing competent, highly skilled nurses, there is little research on grade inflation and its impact in nursing education. (SK)