A general description of vocational education programs within the secondary schools of Appalachia, and an indication of where these programs can be strengthened to make the instructional offerings relevant to the jobs available to Appalachian secondary school students are discussed. Manpower supply is examined by enumerating enrollments in the…

Presenting narrative and tabular data re: American Indians and the Johnson-O'Malley Program, this 1972 annual report includes the following: an introduction to the JOM Program; 1972 program participation by states and districts; an historical synopsis of the JOM Program; a map of the JOM administrative areas; a flow chart depicting JOM…

This study explored the relationships among service capability (full-time equivalent staff per thousand students by subject matter area) and selected governance/management variables including unit revenues, unit expenditures, enrollment size, valuation, and enrollment trends in local school districts. Data were collected on a stratified random…

School-related time allocations of students, including time at home, as reported in sample surveys of students, teachers, and parents, are examined for systematic relations to socioeconomic indicators, controlling for ability. Special attention is paid to teacher-influenced student time allocations such as instructional time and homework. The aim…

The validity of the basic assumptions underlying student grant programs is examined; namely, whether student aid increases access to postsecondary education for low income groups, whether student aid promotes student choice, and whether financing higher education through students greatly aids private institutions. The major conclusions of the…

The report describes the impact on the nation of a nine-year effort in research and development in vocational-technical education. Major impact projects are described: (1) developing and restructuring vocational curriculum, (2) developing prevocational curricula, (3) vocational information and guidance systems, (4) management information systems,…

In 1971 a study was made of the Orillia (Ontario, Canada) public library as part of a larger study of library service in the Georgian Bay Region. After a look at the history and composition of the community in general, the planners considered the history and present situation of the library building, the print and non-print collections, hours and…

The necessity of having funds which meet client related and additional educational needs are presented in this two-part monograph. The first part is comprised of a comprehensive discussion of Training Related Expenses and analysis of their uses and effects on client completion or termination from training. The second part describes the function…

The financial plan presented in this paper removes some of the current inequities of the property tax through the following basic features: a per pupil expenditure lid up to which the State provides aid; an equalized assessment rate which is enforced; State aid distributed on the basis of the wealth of the district in comparison to the wealth of…

This document presents 700 key tables from the thousands of tabulations made by Government agencies, private surveys, and extensive research projects, comments on their significance to the history and economy of higher education, and provides guidance to their sources. The 28 chapters cover questions relating to undergraduate and graduate student…

This report contains a history of school district organization in Illinois, a statistical profile of Illinois education today, a survey of selected districts offering quality education, and an agenda for change. Findings indicate that, of the measurable factors affecting the quality of local educational opportunity, district size is most critical.…

The Research and Statistics Section of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare prepared this 1970 annual report on public assistance for American Indians. Data were gathered from the 21 counties containing a majority of Indians and the City of Minneapolis Department of Public Relief. The report includes data on the State's expenditures for…

The 1971 annual report on public assistance, prepared by the Research and Statistics Section of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, presents data pertaining to expenditures for American Indians. The $8,285,789 of expenditures are broken down by program and funding source. The programs are Old Age Assistance, Medical Assistance, General…

Prepared by the Research and Statistics Section of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, this 1972 annual report contains data on public assistance expenditures for American Indians. Data are broken down by program and funding source. The programs are Old Age Assistance, Aid for Dependent Children, Aid to the Blind, Aid to the Disabled,…

Results of the evaluation of the 244 Title I programs in South Dakota for the fiscal year 1970 are provided. The sections of the report are as follows: Purpose of Evaluation; Basic State Statistics; State Department Staff Visits; Changes in SEA Procedures; Effect upon Educational Achievement; Effects on Administrative Structure and Education…