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Peer reviewedMazzoni, Tim L. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1991
A literature-based model of the legislative politics of policy innovation is examined in light of Minnesota's experiences with the school choice issue. A revised model, reflecting case-study findings, is presented. The leadership area is identified as the arena where lawmakers can exert leverage on restructuring public education. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedAshworth, Phyllis C.; Vogler, Daniel E. – Community Services Catalyst, 1991
Describes a study comparing the perceptions of Virginia state senators and community college presidents regarding the importance of state funding of 31 activities. Senators and presidents agreed on 13 goal areas as important recipients of state funding, including the provision of associate degree programs, entry-level vocational training, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Presidents, College Role, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedBlackwell, Edward A.; Cistone, Peter J. – Higher Education Policy, 1999
A study of leading state-level policy actors in Florida's higher education identified a hierarchy of power and influence. Policy elites were legislators and key legislative staff consultants, the university system chancellor, and the state board of regents. Least influential in policy formation were faculty and student interest groups and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Presidents, College Students, Consultants
Download full textUS House of Representatives, 2007
On March 29, 2007, the Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing in Washington, D.C., entitled, "How NCLB Affects Students with Disabilities." Specifically, this hearing was held to determine how the No Child Left Behind Act helps, hurts, or keeps about the same, what has been done for children with disabilities. The…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Legislators
Direct linkSoutherland, Sherry A.; Smith, Leigh K.; Sowell, Scott P.; Kittleson, Julie M. – Review of Research in Education, 2007
This article explains the apparent failure to communicate between science education researchers, policy makers, and staff at state and district offices of education. Each group is a stakeholder in K-12 education. Policy makers specify courses of action to meet the needs of an educational system, state and district staff work to implement these…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Policy Formation, Legislators, School Districts
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Fifteen papers delivered for the Division of General Research Libraries at the 1992 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions annual meeting are presented. These papers deal with national libraries, parliamentary (legislative) libraries, and university libraries. The papers are: (1) "Seeking Alternatives to National…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Cultural Pluralism, Databases
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1992
This report on a House congressional hearing on proposed legislation regarding the improvement of science and technology education and advanced technical training in two-year colleges presents testimony, along with prepared letters, statements, and supplemental materials. The report opens with an introductory statement by Rick Boucher, the House…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation
Ohio Continuing Higher Education Association. – 1993
Representatives of strategic stakeholder groups who make decisions affecting continuing higher education (CHE) were surveyed to determine their perceptions regarding the role and impact of CHE. These types of institutions participated: two state universities, five community/technical colleges, two branch/regional campuses, and one private college.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Colleges, Continuing Education, Deans
Palaich, Robert M.; And Others – 1991
This document is the print component of the two-hour teleconference "Investing in Our Youth: A Nationwide Committee of the Whole." Produced by South Carolina ETV, the program is aimed at state legislators to help them develop policies and practices for meeting the needs of America's youth. This document is also a part of "Realizing America's…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Childhood Needs, Children
Gilley, J. Wade; Fulmer, Kenneth A. – 1986
The impact of higher education leaders on policy and program implementation at the state house and the priorities of 32 governors were studied in 1986. The report is based on survey responses from these governors plus supplementary interviews. Interviews were also conducted with a recent former governor, a state legislator, and a congressman to…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Governance, Governing Boards, Government School Relationship
PDF pending restorationBroyles, Susan G. – 1985
A state and congressional district listing of higher education institutions is presented. The institutions offer at least a one-year program of college-level study leading toward a degree and meet accreditation standards required by the Department of Education. The list includes the names of Senators, Representatives, and other elected officials…
Descriptors: Enrollment Trends, Fees, Geographic Location, Graduate Study
Broyles, Susan G. – 1984
A state and congressional district listing of higher education institutions is presented. The institutions offer at least a one-year program of college-level study leading toward a degree and meet accreditation standards required by the Department of Education. The list includes the names of Senators, Representatives, and other elected officials…
Descriptors: Enrollment Trends, Fees, Geographic Location, Graduate Study
Losure, Joyce, Ed.; And Others – 1984
The 1984 conference proceedings consists of introductory material followed by 12 major addresses in 4 general sessions: "Building Partnerships in Rural Education," Robert M. Worthington; "Greetings from the National Rural Education Association," James D. Jess; "Excellence in Rural Education," Anne Campbell;…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computers, Educational Cooperation, Educational Quality
New England Board of Higher Education, Wellesley, MA. – 1984
Views of 705 state legislators about higher education in New England were surveyed in 1984. Five major topics in higher education were covered: quality, role in economic development, finance, communication between educators and legislators, and role in retraining mid-career workers. A large majority of the respondents felt New England colleges and…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Educational Finance
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1977
The transcripts of a hearing held in September 1977 include statements of the deputy commissioner of education for student financial assistance, a representative of financial aid administrators, congressional representatives, and a federal official concerned with eligibility and agency evaluation. Prepared statements of these and other…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Students, Family Financial Resources, Family Income
