This newsletter presents a critical view of some of the perils of translating research findings into classroom practice without careful examination of the human dimensions involved. The first issue discussed is ability grouping; it is pointed out that this practice does not necessarily increase academic achievement, particularly in the lower level…

This document describes an innovative dropout prevention program, Academic Support for Students and Employment Training (Project ASSET). It explains how participants were selected from students considered to be dropout risks because of attendance, grade-level test results, or dropout history and extenuating circumstances. Three types of support…

A number of studies suggest that demographic characteristics may be related to individuals' satisfaction with their work. If gender does relate to job satisfaction, this relationship might be partly explained by a mediating effect of another set of variables--individuals' reasons for working. Because the effect of socialization on work attitudes…

These are four congressional hearings on youth unemployment with particular reference to the Youth Incentive Employment Act, H.R. 5017, which would establish a program to provide part-time school year and full-time summer employment to economically disadvantaged youth pursuing further education or training. Another focus of the hearings was H.R.…

This book provides a suggested model for district administrators, Job Service district directors, Private Industry Councils, and others working to create or re-implement in-school job placement programs in Wisconsin high schools. It includes a list of points to be considered and covered in the "statement of agreement" drawn up by…

A study was conducted to identify new and emerging jobs in marketing and distributive education. Two job survey booklets were constructed and used to collect job information from 397 businesses and 318 distributive education coordinators in Texas. Additional investigations were made to determine if coordinator's background or school location was…

IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, A SURVEY WAS ADMINISTERED TO 1,429 NEW FRESHMEN DURING THE FALL SEMESTER, 1965. APTITUDE TEST SCORES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGES WERE COMPARED FOR NONWORKING STUDENTS AND FOR STUDENTS GROUPED INTO FIVE CLASSIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.…

This paper provides a brief review of the Lewiston program and evaluates the vocational education project on the basis of the objectives around which it was originally developed. Each of fourteen objectives listed is discussed in terms of how well and effectively the objective was met during the tenure of the project. Major factors considered…

A study was conducted in order to determine if the success of full-time, associate degree students at Forsyth Technical Institute, as reflected by grade point average, was related to the number of hours per week that such students were employed. The fall 1976 grade point averages of random samples drawn from a population of 783 students were…

Off-campus work-learning programs have developed because of a demand by students and the education community for a more relevant postsecondary education experience. The purpose of this guide is to provide information, ideas, and suggestions to enable the financial aid officer to better meet the demands of an off-campus College Work-Study Program…

The relatively neglected group of students who delayed entrance into college by one to three years following high school graduation is examined. The sample consisted of 11th grade students who participated in the Project Talent testing program and responded to follow-up questionnaires one year and five years after high school graduation. Data…

In one of its more significant provisions, the Education Amendments of 1972 makes sex discrimination, once a philosophic or a moral issue, a legal issue as well. (Editor)

Hundreds of students have moved out of dormitories at the University of Calgary to make way for athletes participating in the Olympic Games. Other distractions and benefits are described. (MLW)

A survey of 4,317 secondary school students in Washington State produced findings that differential labor market opportunities for adolescent students exist for groups with different characteristics. Specific findings include the fact that adolescent females experience the same wage gap as their older counterparts. (CH)

In 1982, the Boston Compact attempted to tackle student dropout employment problems. This paper reviews the process of this agreement made by local leaders, traces the creation of a communitywide plan to respond to Boston's school dropout problem, and summarizes Boston's Draft Dropout Prevention Reentry plan. (Author/LHW)