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Lester, Frank K., Jr., Ed.; Ferrini-Mundy, Joan, Ed. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2004
In 1999-2000, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Board of Directors established the Standards Impact Research Group (SIRG) in response to the continuing need for a clearer understanding of the role of standards in the improvement of mathematics education. SIRG has undertaken a number of activities in support of its objectives,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Teachers, Instructional Materials, Educational Change
Ward, Patricia A. – 2001
A seminar explored technology issues related to migrant education and ways to make technology accessible to migrant students in light of migrant family lifestyles, limited migrant education funds, and the supplemental role of migrant education. This report synthesizes information and recommendations given by seminar presenters about seven steps…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Migrant Education, Professional Development
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Journal of Health Education, 1996
Presents proceedings from a conference cosponsored by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing and the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. Twenty-four professionals developed goals to provide direction for the profession, identifying internal and external actions to move health education into a significant role…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
2001
This report is based on a forum on the topic of universal access to prekindergarten programs, "Toward a New Education Framework: Expanding the Boundaries To Include UPK," held in December 2000 with 30 education leaders from Connecticut, New York, South Carolina, and Vermont. The goal of the forum was to provide an opportunity for school…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Certification, Change Strategies, Educational Change
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Ferro, Trenton R., Ed.; Dean, Gary J., Ed. – 1995
These proceedings contain 11 refereed papers and 2 symposia in which researchers and practitioners share research findings focusing on the link between research and practice in adult, continuing, and community education. "Literacy Skill Standards for the Workplace" (Eunice N. Askov) summarizes efforts leading toward voluntary industry skill…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Business Education
Ascher, Carol; Flaxman, Erwin – 1993
A 3-day summit of researchers, policymakers, administrators, practitioners, and other concerned individuals examined the organizational, instructional, and political problems in implementing integration and tech prep (I/TP) programs. The following propositions emerged from the discussions: (1) I/TP face numerous structural and professional…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Change Strategies, Counseling Techniques
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, MI. – 1999
These conference proceedings provide summaries of 61 presentations on various aspects of the High/Scope educational approach. In addition to summaries of special presentations on music and movement and on preschool "basics," topics addressed include: (1) High/Scope in the secondary setting; (2) classroom environment; (3) outdoor…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adolescents, Art Education, Books