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Direct linkGaquin, Deirdre A., Ed.; Dunn, Gwenavere W., Ed. – Bernan Press, 2015
The "Almanac of American Education" helps users understand and compare the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from official U.S. government and reliable private sources, the book contains historical and current data, insightful analysis, and useful graphs that provide compelling insights into the…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Geographic Location, Federal Government, Educational History
Gaquin, Deirdre A., Ed.; Dunn, Gwenavere W., Ed. – Bernan Press, 2013
The "Almanac of American Education" helps users understand and compare the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from official U.S. government and reliable private sources, the book contains historical and current data, insightful analysis, and useful graphs that provide compelling insights into the…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Geographic Location, Federal Government, Educational History
Bernan Press, 2011
"The Almanac of American Education" is an easy-to-use, single-volume source designed to help users understand and compare the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from official U.S. government and reliable private sources, "The Almanac" contains historical and current data, insightful…
Descriptors: Teacher Salaries, Public Schools, Teacher Characteristics, Poverty
Paulk, J. Sara – Library Journal, 2009
Over the past year, libraries have made the national news owing to soaring public usage driven by tough economic times. Much of this increased traffic stems from patrons coming to their local branches to use resources that will help them improve their chances at employment. While some demand practical job-hunting and career materials to help them…
Descriptors: Information Needs, College Applicants, College Entrance Examinations, Aptitude Tests
Gruman, Daniel H. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
A substantial amount of research examines the benefits of high school college-credit attainment programs against non-participation. The growth in popularity of these programs, particularly Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment (DE), has them competing against one another for student attention. However, students, schools, and policymakers do…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement Programs, Dual Enrollment, College Choice
Download full textDougherty, Chrys – National High School Center, 2010
In recent years, policymakers have begun to emphasize the goal that all students graduate from high school college- and career-ready (National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of State Boards of Education, & Council of Chief State School Officers, 2008). Research…
Descriptors: High Schools, Intervention, Data, Data Analysis
