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Download full textThomas, Nancy G., Ed. – Social Policy Report, 1994
This quarterly publication presents scholarly developmental research results pertaining to social and public policies which affect children. The first issue in the 1994 volume examines "Children's Changing Access to Resources: A Historical Perspective" (Donald Hernandez). This report focuses on changes in the American family's finances,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Coping, Family Structure
Bryant, Elizabeth Burke, Ed.; Walsh, Catherine Boisvert, Ed. – Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Issue Brief, 1996
These two Kids Count brief reports discuss issues related to the well-being of Rhode Island children. The first report identifies ways to measure the impact of state and federal welfare reform proposals on children who receive benefits through Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Potential measures of success for welfare reform include…
Descriptors: Children, Employed Parents, Nutrition, Parent Child Relationship
Buysse, Virginia, Ed.; Winton, Pam, Ed.; Little, Loyd, Ed. – Early Developments, 1997
This document consists of the first three issues (1997 output) or the serial "Early Development." The publisher of this journal, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has more than 60 state and federally funded projects, most of which focus on early childhood development of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Day Care, Disabilities
Peer reviewedBragg, Debra D., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2001
The fall 2001 issue of New Directions for Community Colleges discusses the changes in policy and practice of vocational education at community colleges. The 10 chapters included in this volume are: (1) "Opportunities and Challenges for the New Vocationalism" by Debra D. Bragg; (2) "The Role of Leadership in Successful Vocational Initiatives" by…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Improvement, Industrial Education, Instructional Development
O'Sullivan, John M. – Rural South: Preparing for the Challenges of the 21st Century, 2000
The loss of small farms in the South was dramatic from 1987 to 1997, with family farming becoming an increasingly rare phenomenon. Small farms are important to the local economic base. They purchase inputs locally, keep the tax base low, and reduce the need for public services. Diversity among farm managers is increasing in the South, with greater…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Trends, Community Development, Futures (of Society)
Oshinsky, Carole, Ed. – News and Issues, 1998
This newsletter is devoted to identifying and promoting strategies to reduce the young child poverty rate and to improve the life chances of young children living in poverty. The Spring 1998 issue includes articles on state investments to enhance the well-being of young children and families, and child poverty rates in a booming U.S. economy. The…
Descriptors: Fathers, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Low Income Groups
Thomas, Nancy G., Ed. – Society for Research in Child Development, 1998
This document consists of the three 1998 issues of a newsletter disseminating information on the Society for Research in Child Development and providing a forum for important news, research, and information concerning advancements in child growth and development research. Each issue of the newsletter provides announcements and notices of…
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Child Development
Van Galen, Jane, Ed.; And Others – Educational Foundations, 1992
This theme issue of the serial "Educational Foundations" contains four articles devoted to the topic of "Sociopolitical Analyses." In "An Interview with Peter L. McLaren," Mary Leach presented the views of Peter L. McLaren on topics of local and national discourses, values, and the politics of difference. Landon E.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Culture, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government
Senate Rostrum: The Newsletter of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, 1996
This document consists of four issues (a year's worth: Nov 1995; Jan,Mar,Oct 1996) of a newsletter devoted to issues of importance regarding community college education and provides updates on activities and policies of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. The November 1995 issue highlights affirmative action and offers a…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, College Governing Councils, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
Evans, Judith L.; And Others – Coordinators' Notebook, 1995
This theme issue is devoted to discussions of early childhood policy issues. "Creating a Shared Vision: How Policy Affects Early Childhood Care and Development" (Judith L. Evans) defines policy, discusses the motivation for changing or creating national policy and the process for changing such policies, and provides a sample design for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Thomas, Nancy G., Ed. – Social Policy Report, 1996
These four serials address issues of concern for child development researchers and specialists and also address the implications for policies affecting children. The first issue reports on "Latin American Immigration and U.S. Schools." The report provides an overview of Latin American immigration, its impact on schools, and efforts to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Advocacy, Child Development, Child Welfare
Smart, John C., Ed. – 1994
This collection of nine papers addresses theory and research in higher education. The papers include: (1) "Student Learning at Metropolitan Universities" (George D. Kuh and others); (2) "Applications of Generalizability Theory in Higher Education Assessment Research" (Gary R. Pike); (3) Policy Models and Policy Instruments in…
Descriptors: Athletics, College Faculty, College Students, Community Colleges
Bers, Trudy H., Ed.; Calhoun, Harriott D., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2002
This spring 2002 issue of New Directions for Community Colleges reviews recent research on topics of importance to two-year colleges and identifies challenges and practical solutions. The 10 chapters include the following: (1) "Literature on Community Colleges: An Overview" (Trudy H. Bers and Harriott D. Calhoun); (2) "Transfer Rates: A…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Educational Research
