ERIC Number: ED279606
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Aug
Pages: 72
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Time for Results: The Governors' 1991 Report on Education. Supporting Works. Task Force on Readiness.
National Governors' Association, Washington, DC.
The members of this task force adopted a broad approach to readiness so that issues relating to at-risk children and youth between the preschool years and graduation might be addressed. Two papers are presented: (1) "Readiness for the New Educational Standards" (Jean G. McDonald); and (2) "State Policy for At-Risk Children: Preschool to High School" (Allan Odden). Additional information is given on the charges to the task force, hearings and presenters, highlights of state policies, and additional resources. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Dropout Prevention, Educational Change, Educationally Disadvantaged, Government School Relationship, Graduation Requirements, High Risk Students, Low Income Groups, State Action, Student Promotion
National Governors' Association Publications Office, 444 N. Capitol St., Washington, DC 20001-1572 ($6.00).
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Governors' Association, Washington, DC.
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