Data from a sample of 32-year old men and their working wives from Lenawee County, Michigan, were examined to study the effect of postmarital education on the individual and collective statuses of married couples. Current socioeconomic status of each of the spouses was predicted to be a function of family background, educational and occupational…

This paper examines the following issue: Is the process of educational attainment the same for both whites and Mexican Americans, or does it differ? Two possible explanations for why mean differences exist in educational outcomes for whites and Mexican Americans are that either the process of educational attainment varies between the two groups,…

This paper reports on the status of educational equity and equality in Thailand. Empirical and statistical indicators are presented for preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher education. Educational attainment at each of these levels is compared by the sex, socioeconomic status (based on father's occupation), and geographic origins of…

QUESTIONNAIRES ASSESSING STUDENTS' FEELINGS CONCERNING RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTONOMY, VOCATIONAL CHOICE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITIES, PARENTAL RELATIONSHIPS, SELF-DISCLOSURE, SELF-CONCEPTS, AND CERTAIN AREAS OF FAMILY BACKGROUND WERE ADMINISTERED TO ALL NEW LOWER-DIVISION STUDENTS ENTERING THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN SEPTEMBER 1966. THE TOTAL…

The purpose of this study was to generate hypotheses which could feasibly be studied through the use of a data bank on Indian children. The study also produced some findings concerning the educational population (ages 6 through 18) of the Papago, Pima, and Maricopa tribes. An extremely high percentage of Indian children remain in school through…

The institution of Indian school boards in rural Indian communities and on reservations has accompanied a return toward local control in education. Local control by ethnic communities transforms power relationships, and this changes attitudes of educators toward students -- although local boards often lack the educational expertise to attempt…

This progress report summarizes the findings of a second round of interviews with a cohort of young men between 14 and 24 years of age. These 1967 interviews provide data on the magnitude and patterns of changes in educational and employment status during the 12 months following the first round of interviews. The data suggest that family income…

The purposes of this study were to offer a rationale for interdisciplinary education, to provide descriptions of existing programs for the preparation of humanities teachers, and to offer a model teacher preparation program for the preparation of humanities teachers. The study is devoted to a descriptive analysis of nine existing preparation…

The primary purpose of the study was to ascertain the present employment status, plans for future education, attitude toward existing local educational programs, and attitude toward education in general of the 629 adults who passed the General Education Development (GED) test after preparation at one of the 14 learning centers in Kentucky during…

This progress report summarizes the findings of a third round of interviews with a cohort of young men between 14 and 24 years of age. These 1968 interviews provide data on the changes in educational and employment status during the 2 years between the first and third surveys. The data show that about 30 percent of those in school both years…

The nature and dimensions of the crises facing the language teaching profession are explored in this speech. Community and teacher attitudes must be redirected if language learning is to remain at the center of humanistic education. In achieving such change, teachers are exhorted to become "consumer-oriented" and utilize existing media to their…

This book reviews the Cartter and Roose Anderson reports on graduate education published by the American Council on Education (ACE) in 1966 and 1970, respectively. The author sets out three questions that require attention in looking at a process such as the ACE rankings: (1) who is evaluating whom? (2) what is being evaluated? and (3) for what…

Data from a 1975 survey using a large sample were analyzed to study the interactions among sex, race, social class, undergraduate grade point average, and the rank of the graduate or professional school attended. Results indicated strong associations between students' academic merit and attendance at prestigious colleges. (GDC)

This study determined (1) the current status and future trends in the use of micrographics and electronic technology in records management in order to evaluate the relevance of the records management curriculum at two- and four-year colleges, and (2) the similarities and differences between records management instruction at two- and four-year…

Notes that although the state of the art of designing and delivering opportunity programs is confused, contradictory, and conditional, it is also encouraging. Overall effects have been surprisingly positive, even if limitedly so. (Author/AM)