The 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) High School Transcript Study (HSTS) found that high school graduates in 2005 earned more mathematics credits, took higher level mathematics courses, and obtained higher grades in mathematics courses than in 1990. The report also noted that these improvements in students' academic records…

This "Academic Year Report 2012-13" provides a snapshot of funding, facilities, staffing, and enrollments in community and technical colleges in Washington state for the past academic year. The report also describes key measures of student outcomes and addresses the most frequently asked questions related to expenditures, personnel and…

The High School and Beyond (HSB) Course Offerings and Course Enrollments (COCE) data file includes a record for every school eligible for the HSB First Follow-Up school survey. A total of 1,015 of these schools are from the HSB "main sample" of secondary schools, and 17 are "target schools" that absorbed all or most of the…

This book provides information on institutions preparing students for work in educational and public broadcasting. This second edition has been revised and updated. Each institution was asked 10 questions relating to its educational broadcasting courses and programs. In addition to courses, program questions concern financial assistance, minority…

There are several social and personal characteristics that may differentiate those college graduates who will achieve high-salaried positions as business executives from those who will not. Some conclusions about patterns that seem to be associated with becoming a high-salaried business executive can be drawn from the findings of the Utilization…

Across OECD countries, governments are seeking policies to make education more effective while searching for additional resources to meet the increasing demand for education. The 2008 edition of "Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators" enables countries to see themselves in the light of other countries' performance. It provides a rich,…

This report is designed to give the reader summary information regarding vocational-technical programs offered by secondary schools in New Mexico for the 1985-1986 school year. Enrollment, programs, locations, student characteristics, and completion status for occupational programs are described. The report is presented in short narratives and…