Examines the low status of adult education within the wider educational community and relates it to the content adult education, the structure of adult education, and the educational process itself. (Author/RK)

Current Population Survey data indicate that nonmetropolitan personal income increased in real terms during 1990-96, whereas metropolitan income did not. Among long-term influences, steadily rising educational attainment has fostered convergence between nonmetro and metro income. Table and figure detail nonmetro and metro incomes, 1990-96, for…

Data from a 1986 general social survey of Hungary were used to examine the effects of cultural capital on income inequalities under state socialism in Hungary. While both educational and lifestyle aspects of cultural capital had independent effects, certification obtained through formal education was the strongest cultural capital predictor of…

Analysis of data for male workers from the 1940 Census found that racial differences in human capital and other characteristics explain all of the unemployment gap between blacks and whites in the South, but less than half in the North. Migration of black workers to the North may have increased the probability of their unemployment. (SK)

Presents descriptive data for youth referred for evaluation as either status offender or delinquent; presents academic achievement and intellectual functioning data of this group; describes distribution of nonhandicapped and mildly handicapped students and educational services provided prior to evaluation. (Author)

Discussion of the value of knowledge clarifies issues related to the distinction between the process of information and the knowledge transmitted. Topics addressed include practical and intellectual knowledge, the value of education, the private and social value of scientific journals, and benefit-and-cost analysis. (eight references) (MES)

Contradictory to expectations of labor market analysts, young adults born during the "baby bust" (1965-1976) have thus far been less successful, in terms of earnings and other labor market measures, then their "baby boom" counterparts. (Author)

Uses Current Population Survey data to compares earnings by education level from high school diploma to doctoral degree in selected occupations. Finds that college graduates earned at least $15,000 more than high school graduates in 1998. (JOW)

The data presented here on 1993 college graduates show 92% were in the labor force and 26% in continuing education one year after graduation. Charts depict employment by major field: biological sciences, business/management, education, engineering, health care, history, humanities, math/physical sciences, psychology, public affairs, and social…

This report evaluates the contribution of public higher education to raise per capita income in California. The report highlights how diversity in the State's population impacts the need for higher education and presents options for improving income earning using postsecondary education programs. The Commission measured differences in financial…

Despite the fact that Franco-Americans make up at least 25% of the New Hampshire population, very little is known about their occupational and educational status. Research has shown that although assimilation has taken place, a distinct Franco-American subculture exists. This study examines the status of New Hampshire Franco-Americans and their…

Some suggestions and ideas for initiating a statewide educational assessment program are provided. Guiding principles for an assessment should be: (1) to specify and define educational goals in terms of measurable outcomes; (2) to involve various publics extensively; (3) to use measurement instruments having face and content validity; (4) to…

This study of a random sample of 125 nongraduates and withdrawals from a Canadian community college found that the most frequently given reasons for noncompletion were school related, e.g., lack of interest, test failure, boredom, and dislike of teachers or courses. (SK)