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Echon, Roger M. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2014
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to provide baseline data and characteristics of food served and consumed prior to the recently mandated nutrition standards as authorized by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). Methods: Over 600,000 school lunch menus with associated food production records from 61 elementary schools…
Descriptors: Lunch Programs, Food Service, Food Standards, Statistical Analysis
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Baker, Ryan S. J. D.; Yacef, Kalina – Journal of Educational Data Mining, 2009
We review the history and current trends in the field of Educational Data Mining (EDM). We consider the methodological profile of research in the early years of EDM, compared to in 2008 and 2009, and discuss trends and shifts in the research conducted by this community. In particular, we discuss the increased emphasis on prediction, the emergence…
Descriptors: Trend Analysis, Educational History, Educational Research, Research Methodology
Ingels, Steven J.; And Others – 1990
This manual is designed to familiarize data users with the procedures followed for data collection and processing of the base-year school component of the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88). A corollary objective is to provide the necessary documentation for use of the data files. The manual provides a wide range of…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases
Fitzpatrick, Michele, Ed. – Learning Point Associates / North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), 2004
"Notes & Reflections" offers practical information--ideas, strategies, tools, and resources--about topics of special interest to professional developers who are working to improve school performance. Today, professional development services to schools are provided by variety of people: teacher leaders; principals; and district, regional, and state…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Reflection, Change Strategies, Educational Improvement
Holsclaw, Mick – 1993
In 1987, the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges (CCC) began implementation of the Management Information System (MIS) to improve its data collection and analysis capabilities by utilizing electronic mail communications systemwide. Specifically, the project seeks to replace paper copies of data generated for reporting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis
Harr, Gary Lynn – 1985
In 1984, the Student Assessment and Response System (STARS) was developed by the Florida Junior College at Jacksonville (FJCJ) to establish a proactive student assessment system that translates data collection on student needs into counseling action. As part of the registration process, students may complete a STARS survey form, which lists…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education, Counseling Services