While resource provision is widely recognized as an essential element of successful inclusive education, this is the first time an entire book has been dedicated to the topic. In this volume leading experts address international perspectives on funding models, the role of resources, and the development of professionals for the implementation of…

In most PISA-participating countries and economies, the average socio-economic background of students who attend privately managed schools is more advantaged than that of those who attend public schools. Yet in some countries, there is little difference in the socio-economic profiles between public and private schools. Why? An analysis of PISA…

This volume is the third in a series of four publications on aspects of governance in higher education produced by a project to create a Regional University Network on Governance and Management of Higher Education in South East Europe. This handbook gives a general overview of the ways in which higher education is funded in selected countries in…

Intended for the average American beset by rising costs, this handbook/manual/guide to proposal writing for grants is designed to help individuals and groups develop a game plan to get a grant to finance a wide array of ideas and projects. The guide takes the individual step-by-step through each stage of the fund-raising process, so that even the…