Literature on access to education in Africa, Asia, and Latin America is reviewed. Policymakers face the choices and issues raised by limited economic resources. Variables are identified that educational policymakers can manipulate to achieve desired outcomes in access and retention levels. The determinants and contextual conditions that support or…

Much of the literature in general education is focused on the design or the contents of education programs, or the "supply side," while little attention has been given to students' understandings of and attitudes toward general education, the "demand side." This paper reviews literature on the "demand side" of general education by first providing…

As postsecondary vocational education turns increasingly to preparation for high technological occupations, the question arises as to whether or not this infatuation with education for high technological occupations is reasonable and justified. Data on technician-level employment seem to contradict the view that high technological manufacturing is…

This 1987-1988 study was conducted to determine how full-day kindergarten was received in the school district of Philadelphia and to identify strengths and weaknesses of the program. Assessed were principals' and teachers' perceptions of the full-day program, the demand for it, and available space. Principals and teachers viewed full-day…

This report provides information on vocational education programs at area vocational schools, community colleges, and universities in Missouri. First, an executive summary describes the operation of vocational education programs in the state and the responsibilities of different educational sectors for vocational education. Next, enrollment trends…

Working-class students want both training and academic excellence; career programs are well supported, but those who advocate retreat from the liberal arts tradition are not giving their best to the masses. (Editor)

Recent developments in higher education in Iran are examined against a background of social reform and industrialization. (Editor)

Data on enrollment on the economic impact of independent colleges in Massachusetts are presented for 1979-1980 and 1980-1981. Enrollment in the 80 Massachusetts independent colleges and universities represented about 55 percent of the total state higher education enrollment in both 1980 and 1981. These 80 schools contributed $3.6 billion to state…

Until 20 years ago, it was commonly assumed that men would spend their time working at a single career, that women would raise families, that senior citizens would retire from work and view at age 65, and that the physically handicapped would be confined to the back rooms of whatever firms offered them employment. Recent socioeconomic changes,…

There has always been a tension in any form of democracy between the public good, majoritarian consensus, and the rights of minority groups and individuals. Some proponents of educational voucher plans suggest that putting more control in the hands of individuals through a laissez faire educational system will be in the public interest. John Coons…

This report contains five papers which describe mathematical models of the educational system as it relates to economic growth. Experimental applications of the models to particular educational systems are discussed. Three papers, by L. J. Emmerij, J. Blum, and G. Williams, discuss planning models for the calculation of educational requirements…

This document reviews the state of medical and dental education in Texas, 1974-80. Recommendations suggest: (1) The Advisory Committee and the Task Force for Medical and Dental Education would be continued as planning bodies to be convened at least once every two years. (2) No new medical or dental schools are recommended since the state will be…

Discusses indications of a trend toward popular recognition of the value of Latin as a personal, professional and scholarly resource. (Author/KM)