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Savage, David G. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Chapter 1 was the federal government's first large-scale school aid program attempting to break the "cycle of poverty." The program's effectiveness--especially the formula for funding disbursement--is questioned. Congressional hearings in 1987 are expected to examine the program and consider the most effective means to provide poor…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
The Impact of Economic Policies on Poverty and Income Distribution: Evaluation Techniques and Tools.
Bourguignon, Francois, Ed.; Pereira da Silva, Luiz A., Ed. – 2003
This book, a collection of articles and papers, reviews techniques and tools that can be used to evaluate the poverty and distributional impact of economic policy choices. Following are its contents: "Evaluating the Poverty and Distributional Impact of Economic Policies: A Compendium of Existing Techniques" (Francois Bourguignon and Luiz A.…
Descriptors: Economic Climate, Economic Factors, Economic Impact, Economic Research
Peer reviewedJohnson, James H.; Oliver, Melvin L. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1991
Describes the structure and organization of a research and training program focusing on urban poverty and social welfare policy. Explains that the program trains undergraduates in the theory and empirical analysis of issues in poverty research. Notes that students must develop and present a plan of service to a local social service agency in an…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Higher Education, Internship Programs, Poverty
Buvinic, Mayra; Yudelman, Sally W. – 1989
Women in developing nations often work long, grueling hours alongside men in the fields, but must also cook and keep house, rear children, and provide health care. In short, woman's multifaceted labor is key to the family's survival. It is surprising, therefore, that until the United Nations designated a Decade for Women (1976-1985) the importance…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Jennings, John F. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Between 1980 and 1986 federal support for education fell by 11 percent and number of disadvantaged students grew to 20 percent. In 1986 federal support for children had fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. Evaluates congressional turnaround that began to increase federal support. U.S. business leaders expressed concern over U.S. educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economically Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship, Educational Finance
Blackburn, Clare – 1992
This book brings together sources of material on poverty and family health and makes it accessible to health and welfare teams working with families with young children. It draws on a wide range of disciplines and uses both "hard" and "soft" data to provide facts and figures and first-hand accounts of how poverty affects family…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Child Welfare, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Financial Resources
