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Building State Capacity for Leadership in K-12 Computer Science Education: A National Summit. Evaluation and Research Report
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Goldsmith, Lynn T.; Stanton, Jim; Reider, David – Education Development Center, Inc., 2020
This report presents results of Education Development Center's (EDC) "Building State Capacity for Leadership in K-12 Computer Science Education Summit." The Summit addressed the need for more strategic and systemic approaches to computer science (CS) education. The Summit was organized around four "pillars" -- key areas…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Leadership, Elementary Secondary Education, Computer Science Education
Can We Reduce the Risk of Failure?
Riley, Richard W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on Readiness presented policy recommendations to help at-risk children prepare for school and meet new educational standards. Suggested state initiatives include various outreach and preschool programs for low-income families, assistance with basic skills and teacher training, and incentives and…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Implications for Educators of "Time for Results."
Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
"Time for Results: the Governors' 1991 Report on Education" provides new perspectives for educators tackling school improvement agendas. The nation's governors divided into seven task forces to examine school readiness, facilities, teaching, leadership, educational technology, college quality, parent involvement and school choice and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Bureaucracy, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
What Are Schools For?
Schwinden, Ted – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on School Facilities termed $250 billion worth of underused and poorly maintained public school facilities a disgrace. The governors believe that no community should be hampered by state laws or regulations governing usage for community education purposes. States should act immediately to restore…
Descriptors: Community Education, Day Care Centers, Educational Change, Educational Facilities Improvement
"Time for Results": An Overview.
Alexander, Lamar – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Summarizes the work of seven National Governors' Association task forces (on teaching, leadership, parent involvement and choice, readiness, technology, school facilities, and college quality) and the "action agenda" proposed. The governors' recent report is unique for its authorship, the tough issues tackled, and its follow-up plan.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Facilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
State Staff and Issues for Budgeting Higher Education.
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Glenny, Lyman A. – 1976
The change in climate of opinion and attitude toward higher education and the structural and political context within which it seeks support are considered with attention directed to state staffs. Studies have indicated that higher education has reached a new low in terms of priority among state services and that little long-range comprehensive…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Budgeting, College Administration, College Planning
Transforming Public Trusteeship. AGB Public Policy Paper Series, No. 97-2.
Ingram, Richard T. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1997
The paper addresses the need for reform in the trusteeship of public higher education that will address coming economic, political, and social challenges. It suggests the need for clearer definition of the roles and responsibilities of lawmakers, trustees, and public higher education leaders, and key reforms that include: (1) the recruitment,…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Budgeting, Case Studies, Educational Change