In "The Bell Curve," Herrnstein and Murray contend that intelligence has become increasingly important in social stratification, as society places a growing premium on cognitive skills. In contrast, analysis of interstate variation in the link between IQ and income shows that the link is stronger in states that use IQ-like examinations…

European projects combining secondary vocational and general education with a dual orientation toward employment and postsecondary education were analyzed. Results showed that credentials with dual orientation facilitate mobility in the education system and labor market. Good practices need to be exchanged and transferred across national systems.…

This study gathered information from employers about job titles, education, credentialing desired, salary expectations, and projected job growth for rehabilitation program graduates. A survey was mailed to 377 employers who were expected to hire rehabilitation professionals in a Southeastern state with undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation…

The field of youth development is evolving, with growing attention being paid to the professional development opportunities afforded those who work with and on behalf of young people. Formal coursework for youth workers must be relevant and useful and meet the needs of diverse audiences, including both front-line workers and the managers and…

Using data from Thailand's National Labor Force Survey, this paper analyzes the long-run earnings differentials for vocational and academic schooling at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The results show that vocational schooling offers consistently higher returns for men and women at the secondary and post-secondary levels. However, the…

This article reports on the growth of blogs in popular culture, and the fact that they are becoming more widely accepted in the media industry. The rise and popularity of blogs--short for "Web logs"--are causing journalism educators to overhaul their teachings. In fact, blogging's influence varies from one university program to the next, just like…

Of the many opportunities available upon graduating, most turfgrass management/turfgrass science students seek assistant golf course superintendent positions. By tradition, faculty are responsible for preparing graduates to serve as capable assistant superintendents. Moreover, faculty are queried for guidance on how to best compete for these…

To date, few studies of state-funded pre-kindergarten have fully addressed questions about the association between teachers' education, major, and credentials with classroom quality or children's academic gains. The current paper uses data from the National Center for Early Development and Learning's (NCEDL) Multi-State Study of Pre-Kindergarten,…

Some states have viewed teacher selection as a means of improving student performance and have mandated the use of site-based teacher councils. To assess the utility of this legislative action, an experimental study was conducted. This study uses a 2x3x2 factorial design that varies state legislation, role of the decision maker, and academic…

This Policy Brief takes a first look at a newly identified national population of GED holders, who are compared with their counterparts who received a high school diploma as well as with their counterparts who have no high school credential. The focus of these comparisons is on long-term postsecondary education outcomes. Because these…

This reference volume shows the educational certificates, diplomas and degrees and required documentation for various levels of higher education study in nations around the world other than the United States. Organized first by country with the countries listed alphabetically, the information is presented in columns with the first column listing…

Focusing on Child Development Associates (CDAs), this third national CDA report examines whether CDAs have benefited from the increased activity at the federal, state, and local levels to enhance the status of child care providers. The following questions were asked: (1) What changes or consistencies are there among CDAs?; (2) What has been the…

Certification of professional counselors is presently viewed in two realms, that of state regulation and of national voluntary credentialing. This digest considers national voluntary certification. The first national certification began in 1972; in 1983 the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) began certification for general practice…

This paper reviews the history of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, created in 1972 to meet the growing need for skilled child care workers to provide quality programs for young children in the United States. A pilot program was launched in 1974, leading to the granting of CDA credentials in 1975. Since 1976 over 60,000 CDA…

"Taking the Lead: Investing in Early Childhood Leadership for the 21st Century" is an initiative to support quality in early childhood programs by promoting director credentialing and leadership development in the early care and education field. In developing its two initiatives, "Experiments in Director Credentialing" and…