This survey, which focuses on the different modes of integration of immigrant pupils adopted in European education systems, is made up of six chapters. The first two of these give the general political and demographic context with respect to the situation in Europe. Rights to education for immigrant children and support measures in schools are…

From time to time, and particularly within the last few decades, a large number of educators and intelligent critics of education from other countries have visited and studied American schools, usually for the purpose of gaining such information and ideas as would be helpful to them in the improvement of the schools of their country. Many of…

The present bulletin on education in France is another in the Office of Education's long established series on education in other countries. France is of particular interest because of its strong educational traditions and its dedication to democratic principles. In the process of gathering information for this study, the author visited schools in…

This is a report on the quality review of distance learning in a sample of five countries. The report was commissioned by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation's (CHEA's) International Commission in order to understand better the nature of existing regulatory arrangements in the context of growth in electronically supported learning and…

This is the 1886-1887 report of the Commissioner of Education. It begins with the Commissioner's statement of the work of the Office. Topics of the report include: (1) Statistics of State Common-School Systems; (2) Digests of State School Reports; (3) Discussions of Educational Questions by State Superintendents and Others; (4) City Schools…

This document contains the October 1953 through June 1954 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, record numbers of school-aged youth, national school physical-plant needs, school and…

This document contains the October 1954 through June 1955 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, the White House Conference on Education, school enrollment, school physical-plant…

Beginning with the Commissioner of Education introduction, Chapter I of Volume 1 covers British and Irish education, including a detailed view of English and Welsh elementary education. French education is addressed in Chapter II, with historic context, contemporary issues, and data. Chapter III details the Prussian 1906 school law requiring…

Volume II of the Commissioner of Education's report presents discussion and statistics on state common-school systems; city school systems; universities, colleges, and technological schools; agricultural and mechanical colleges; professional schools; normal schools; secondary schools; manual and industrial training; commercial and business…

Volume II of the Commissioner of Education's report presents statistics and discussion on state common-school systems; city school systems; universities, colleges, and technological schools; agricultural and mechanical colleges; professional schools; normal schools; secondary schools; manual and industrial training; commercial and business…

Volume II of the Commissioner's report includes statistics and discussion on state common-school systems; city school systems; universities, colleges, and technological schools; agricultural and mechanical colleges; professional schools; normal schools; summer schools; public and private high schools; manual and industrial training; commercial and…

Discusses the history of Notting Dale (an overcrowded, working class area), housing redevelopment there, facilities/program of the Notting Dale Urban Study Centre (West London), study of processes (urban planning juxtaposed with reality), people's problems in a changing urban environment, and examples of local studies leading to action on issues…

Highlights environmental problems confronting Botswana and describes the role of government, through National Conservation Strategy, in possible solutions. Also examines nongovernmental organizations which are involved in natural resource conservation and provide avenues for discussion of the environment and natural resources to increase public…

Describes a six-week study unit that requires students to examine specific aspects of the Iran-Contra affair in light of models such as presidential leadership style. The combination of a case study, student-centered cooperative learning, and writing across the curriculum proved popular with both the students and teacher. (MJP)

Characterizes many civic councils (a combination parent-teacher organization and school board) as bureaucratic and unproductive. Profiles a council governing a Moscow suburban school that has been innovative and effective. Discusses the financial and administrative initiatives developed in conjunction with the school principal. (MJP)