Citations with the tag: EDUCATIONAL planning
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- First things first.
// Technology Teacher; Nov94, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p5Presents information on a new report from Public Agenda entitled, `First Things First.' Description of findings with implications for those aiming to improve education and public support needed to do so; Contact information.
- Rochester unveils `shared accountability' plan.
Cohen, Deborah L. // Education Week; 11/15/95, Vol. 15 Issue 11, p5Reports on the reaction to the Rochester, New York superintendent's plans unveiled on October 1995. Goals including improvement of student safety and health; Involvement of local groups for reducing student dropout rates; Accountability of school officials; Establishment of community-school...
- Take note.
Trotter, Andrew // Education Week; 10/16/96, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p4Reports on competing educational programs for islands in the Anacostia River near Washington, D.C. Theme park; Nature center and canoe dock.
- `A test of our progress...'.
Casserly, Michael // Education Week; 06/25/97, Vol. 16 Issue 39, p40Opinion. Comments on the efficacy of the Marshall Plan that helped in the restoration of the European countries which could be applicable to the development of urban public schools in the United States. Estimated costs on school infrastructure needs; Government leaders' insistence on school's...
- Devolution in decision making: Some changes in national approaches.
Peck, Bryan T. // Phi Delta Kappan; Mar97, Vol. 78 Issue 7, p582Highlights the diversity of European educational policies and practices. What European schools are associated with; Examples of diversity of activity and influence; Developments in Portugal similar to those in Spain; Formation of Scotland's School Board Act of 1988, one of the last European...
- Reform picture hazy as Ala. Gov.-elect vows appeal.
Lawton, Millicent // Education Week; 1/11/95, Vol. 14 Issue 16, p15Focuses on the fate of the of court-ordered school-reform plan in Alabama. Opposition from governor-elect Fob James Jr.; Violation of the constitutional guarantee of a separation of powers.
- The Single-Sex Solution.
Schachter, Ronald // District Administration; Apr2003, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p20Focuses on the advantages of single gender education in the U.S. Enhancement of student performance in reading; Reinforcement of self-esteem; Elimination of race-and-gender-based discrimination.
- How functional is portfolio assessment anyway?
Nidds, John A.; McGerald, James // Education Digest; Jan1997, Vol. 62 Issue 5, p47Probes on the practicality of portfolio assessment specifically on the status of authentic assessment in the state of Vermont. Definition of portfolios in the context of education; Several useful purposes of portfolios; Inconsistencies that plague authentic assessment; Major problems with...
- The development of a statewide supported education program: Assessing consumer and family needs.
Bateman, Mark // Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal; Summer97, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p16Provides information on a study which assesses the need, perceptions and experiences of consumers and family members as Phase One of the development of a statewide supported education program. Participants of the study; Findings of the study; What the results indicated.
- Who sits at the planning table.
Wilson, Arthur L.; Cervero, Ronald M. // Adult Learning; Nov/Dec96, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p20Focuses on the ethics and planning practices of adult education in the United States. Definition of a good planning practice; How practice should be understood in terms of power and interests; Reference to a scenario involving a coordinator of continuing education for a pharmacy college at a...
- Edventures provides new option for at-risk youth.
Yurth, Cindy // Navajo Times; 1/14/2010, Vol. 49 Issue 2, pC2The article reports that the Edventures program implemented in Chinle and Rough Rock, Arizona help students change their behavior and help students concentrate in the classroom and be successful.
- EDUCATION NOTES.
Yurth, Cindy // Navajo Times; 1/14/2010, Vol. 49 Issue 2, pC2The article offers news briefs related to education in the U.S. including the exhibition of the works of Danny Roberts at the Cortez Public Library, the parent meeting for dorm students and the Tohaali Community School Parent Advisory Council meeting.
- WORTH NOTHING.
Yurth, Cindy // Education Week; 1/20/1993, Vol. 12 Issue 17, p25An excerpt from the article written by then-Governor Bill Clinton regarding educational reforms published in the September 10, 1986 issue of "Education Week" is presented.
- Organization of U.S. research labs becomes a trade group.
Viadero, Debra // Education Week; 08/06/97, Vol. 16 Issue 41, p17Reports on the efforts being made by the Council for Educational Development and Research to recreate itself to become a trade association. National Education Knowledge Industry Association as its new name; Services to be offered by the group for its members; Reason behind this move.
- The limited value of planning in education: Getting back to the basics isn't all about curriculum.
Engvall, Robert P. // Urban Review; Sep95, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p251Addresses educational planning strategies for improving school performance with less resources. Response in relation to organizational requirements; Comparison of site-based management with site-based planning; Futility of educational planning; Difficulty of reform; Costs of planning.
- Where the need for reform never rests.
McKeon, Buck // Hill; 6/4/2008, Vol. 15 Issue 64, p33The article reports on the comprehensive reform package for the No Child Left Behind Act in the U.S.
- Across the nation: States.
McKeon, Buck // Education Week; 2/2/94, Vol. 13 Issue 19, p4Cites the results of the Council for Educational Development and Research's survey on states with mandated student-assessment programs. States whose school-reform programs were assessed in survey; Title of survey; Contact information.
- Why ailing education system faces grave danger.
Flynn, Daniel J. // Human Events; 03/28/97, Vol. 53 Issue 12, p13Opinion. Cites the dangers of President Bill Clinton's plan for America's education system. Speculations on President Clinton's plan for 100,000 educators to obtain master teacher certificates; Clinton's assertion on national standards; Effect of Clinton's goal of increased federal support for...
- 3 STEPS TO MORE ENGAGED LEARNERS.
Flynn, Daniel J. // Scholastic Administrator; Mar/Apr2010, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p10The article offers tips on how to engage learners using technologies in the U.S.
- India to Set up Education Planning Institute in Burundi.
Flynn, Daniel J. // News India Times; 10/28/2011, Vol. 42 Issue 43, p22The article reports on the agreement between India and Burundi to set up an institute of educational planning and administration in the landlocked nation in the eastern part of Africa.
- Vietnam bets on schools as key to its future.
White, Michael D. // World Trade; Apr97, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p84Focuses on the plan of Vietnam's Communist Party Central Committee to target the country's school system for reform to support its ambitious project of industrialization. How the increased investment in schools should be considered; Minimum percentage of the nation's budget which would be...
- Mount Saint Mary Center schedules community tours.
White, Michael D. // Hudson Valley Business Journal; 5/29/95 - 6/5/95, Vol. 6 Issue 28, p33Reports that the Center for Community and Educational Services at Mount Saint Mary College has organized tours to points of interest. Schedule of tours; Contact information.
- Philadelphia School District Readies $1 Billion Building Plan.
Braun, Martin Z. // Bond Buyer; 8/14/2002, Vol. 341 Issue 31449, p3Reports the school construction plan of the chief executive officer Paul Vallas of the Philadelphia School District in Pennsylvania. Generation of funds from the capital budget; Career history of Vallas; Amount needed for capital upgrades.
- Deadline looms for N.H. school reform.
Braun, Martin Z. // Bond Buyer; 03/30/99, Vol. 327 Issue 30609, p2Reports on the deadline for school reform in New Hampshire. Replacement of the state's property-tax-based school-funding system; Expected school-related expenditures.
- Debate.
Braun, Martin Z. // Scholastic News -- Edition 4; 03/06/2000, Vol. 62 Issue 19, p7Presents different views on the zero tolerance policy of many schools in the United States.
- Investing for Your Child's Education.
Aggarwal, Priya // Siliconindia; Dec2002/Jan2003, Vol. 6 Issue 12, p58Focuses on the importance of investment for education-funding purposes. Offer of tax savings alternative for college education planning; Features of the 529 Savings Plan; Significance of consulting with financial advisor.
- Damelin ready for new challenges.
Aggarwal, Priya // Finance Week; 7/27/2001, p60Focuses on the comprehensive programme of Damelin, a private education institution in South Africa. Enhancement of the information technology for small businesses; Emphasis in developing multicultural skills of leaders; Introduction of career development and counselling.
- The drive for parental control.
Owen, Robert // Alberta Report / Newsmagazine; 11/29/93, Vol. 20 Issue 50, p46Recounts the inaugural Edmonton meeting of Albertans for Quality Education, an association formed to promote objective academic standards and greater parental influence in schools. Speeches by educational reformers Joe Freedman and Andrew Nikiforuk; Estrangement between local communities and...
- MONEY MATTERS.
Simons, John // Black Enterprise; Mar2010, Vol. 40 Issue 8, p36The article provides an answer to a question of how to choose the best college savings vehicle for a five-year-old son.
- Getting there from here.
Kinnaman, Daniel E. // Curriculum Administrator; Sep99, Vol. 35 Issue 9, p100Focuses on the use of hypothetical, an organizational strategy for educational planning in the year 200 in the United States. Themes emerging from hypotheticals; Challenge of hypothetical; Justification of the strategy; Importance of innovation in facing the challenges of the millennium.
- Starting From Scratch.
E. Kinnaman, Daniel // Curriculum Administrator; Jan2001, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p96Points out the problems in planning a school district's budget. Non-consideration of priorities agreed upon by the administrative council; Following of long-standing school spending patterns; Limitations of budgets based on automatic funding renewals; Budgeting challenges of making way for...
- Other measures.
Hamilton, Donald; Caldwell, John // School Libraries in Canada; 2002, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p43Presents information on school library programs based on quantifiable data. Value of the school libraries on learning for young people; List of comments on the school library program; List of considerations and other measures on the program.
- Differentiation of student practice no longer optional.
Wilson, Mark // Leadership; May/Jun2002, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p33Examines the application of educational options for diverse needs of students in California. Advantages of the system to students; Importance of the system to education; Opportunities of the system to regular education.
- ADULT EDUCATION.
Wilson, Mark // Leadership; May/Jun2002, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p34Focuses on the relevance of adult education in California. Historical background of the education; Options of adult education; Nature of adult programs.
- Adult education programs: An untapped resource.
Wilson, Mark // Leadership; May/Jun2002, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p35Focuses on the untapped resource of adult education programs in California. Educational mission of the programs; Advantages of adult schools; Overview of adult school programs.
- Intervention-Based Assessent: Evaluation Rates and Eligibility Findings.
McNamara, Kathy; Hollinger, Constance // Exceptional Children; Winter2003, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p181Focuses on a method for determining special education eligibility using Intervention-Based Assessment (IBA). Comparison of IBA with a version of a prereferral intervention called Intervention Assistance Teams; Limitations of the model; Implications of the findings for school-based...
- GVMC Targets Grand Discharges.
Czurak, David // Grand Rapids Business Journal; 4/7/2003, Vol. 21 Issue 14, p7No abstract available.
- UA cutting costs by pruning programs.
Czurak, David // Inside Tucson Business; 1/20/2003, Vol. 12 Issue 33, p8Reports on the plans of the University of Arizona to eliminate some of its programs in Tucson, Arizona. List of programs to be removed; Focus of the school on funding fewer programs; Examination of various departments and program in the school.
- Dartmouth Prof. Wm. Cook gets top teaching honor.
Czurak, David // Jet; 10/25/93, Vol. 84 Issue 26, p22Reports on the naming of Professor William Cook as New Hampshire Professor of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Activities of Professor Cook; Concept of the CASE Professor of the Year program.
- UNLV quietly planning for an uncertain future.
Czurak, David // Las Vegas Business Press; 4/29/2002, Vol. 19 Issue 17, p4Editorial. Comments on the efforts of the University of Nevada planners to improve security and campus appearance in Las Vegas. Generation of campus and community opinions; Development of a facilities master plan; Prioritization of certain projects.
- Education needs more accountability, flexibility.
Guinn, Kenny // Las Vegas Business Press; 02/16/98, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p5Presents the author's education initiatives for the state of Nevada. Elimination of money earmarked for only specific types of educational functions; Partnership with respective state legislative committees on education; Providing school boards with resources and flexibility to administer...
- Taxes: Credits give parents a boost with kids' education.
Guinn, Kenny // New Orleans CityBusiness (1994 to 2008); 03/05/2001, Vol. 21 Issue 37, p14Advertises educational plan for children through credit. Presence of the rules to identify qualifications for credit; Advantage of the system to the parents; Presence of some exclusions to identify disqualification for availability to credit.
- State to start shelling out for education of tiny tots.
Kamerick, Megan // New Orleans CityBusiness (1994 to 2008); 9/24/2001, Vol. 22 Issue 13, p32Focuses on the plans of the school districts to apply for state funds in Louisiana. Expansion of pre-kindergarten programs; Completion of guidelines for the financial recipients; Presentation of grants on first-come-first served basis.
- A Toolkit for Tomorrow's Schools.
Donnelly, Steve // Planning; Oct2003, Vol. 69 Issue 9, p4Focuses on the issues concerning the community growth management and school facilities in the U.S. Objective of the adequate public facilities ordinance for schools (APFO); Complaints of parents regarding the efficacy of APFO; Factors affecting the APFO.
- Untitled.
Donnelly, Steve // UNESCO Sources; Dec96, Issue 85, p20Reports on the meeting of the Consultative Committee on Regional African Cooperation in Education in Dakar, Senegal on November 12, 1996.
- Applied academics in technology education.
Houser, Linda L. // Vocational Education Journal; Oct94, Vol. 69 Issue 7, p64Gives suggestions for teachers in the implementation of the strategies of applied academics, integrated subjects and performance-based instruction to prepare students for technical education. Teaching units for transportation, communications, manufacturing and construction.
- Making Literature More Meaningful.
Houser, Linda L. // Gifted Child Today; Fall2001, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p7Focuses on the strategies of English teachers in imparting literature lessons on the students. Course of the literature circle strategy; Concept of tableaus; Influence of kamishibai strategy on the interpretative ability of the students.
- Bard High School Early College.
Botstein, Leon // Peer Review; Winter2003, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p17Reports on the creation of the Bard High School Early College, an early college program in the U.S. Study on high schools in the U.S. academic engagement among high school upperclassmen; Goal of creating the early college program. INSET: Who Moves Across Systems.
- Saving Creatively For College.
Henssler, Gene W.; Parrish, Theodore L. // Georgia Trend; Mar2002, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p140Discusses the Qualified State Tuition program in Georgia. Nature of the program; Management of the investments inherent in the program; Flexibility of the plans.
- THE OECD MEDITERRANEAN REGIONAL PROJECT.
Lyons, Raymond // American Economist; Winter64/65, Vol. 8 Issue 2Discusses the conclusions arising out of the OECD Mediterranean Regional Project concerning a planning framework for the allocation of resources to education in OECD countries. Project's compliance with requirements arising out of economic, demographic and social development in 1975; Problems...
