A profile of Israel is sketched in this paper. Emphasis is placed on the nature, scope, and accomplishments of population activities in the country. Topics and sub-topics include: location and description of the country; population--size, growth patterns, immigration patterns, differentials in growth, age structure, rural/urban distribution,…

Analyzes 1980 census data to establish an assimilation profile of recent Hispanic immigrants (from Mexico, Cuba, Central America, and South America) to the United States. Focuses on citizenship status, metropolitan residence, marital status, fertility, educational attainment, labor force status, occupation, and income. Compares these…

Nineteen models for bilingual programs are presented, and reports on bilingual programs visited and assessed by the author are given. (FWB)

This report covers major trends in Jewish residential movement. It also covers the impact of geographic movement on forms of Jewish social activity and community life. (PR)

Studied the improvement in precision of population estimates from the inclusion of extensive covariates in the multivariate procedure that imputes values for the missing proficiencies. Analysis of data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (samples of 10,291 eighth graders and 8,416 fourth graders) shows that improvement in…

Describes an experiment relating to fossil populations and using snails. Presented are the procedures and questions for the experiment. Provides four topics for additional study. (YP)

A study of the 42,586 students participating in the Midwest Talent Search program in 1985-1987 showed that low-income students were underrepresented in the gifted population. Low income negatively affected students' Scholastic Aptitude Test scores even in the upper ranges of ability. (Author/JDD)

Examines how the libraries of Dade, Broward, and Collier counties have responded with user-centered services to meet the diverse needs of South Florida's Hispanic population. The services are tailored to each system's population, provide services integral to ongoing operations, establish outreach efforts, and bring library services to the people.…

Discusses effects of disease on the Atlantic basin after Christopher Columbus established contact between the hemispheres. Emphasizes the decimation of the native populations of the Americas when exposed to illnesses common in Eurasia and Africa. Relates the epidemics to the development of the slave trade and the rise of the middle class in…

Discusses ways of counting the population, then and now, thanks to Herman Hollerith, who developed the Hollerith tabulating system using punch cards, punch machines, and tabulating machines. (ASK)

Economic factors that language policy makers must take into account include a recent trend toward financial globalisation. I first argue that, just as an earlier process of global integration ended in retreat, the current integrative process is not inexorable. Were it to intensify, however, it is likely that low-income countries will become more…

This paper proposes a mathematical model that delineates a feasible system of bus transportation for this multiple-school district. The model is composed of six elementary school districts which are part of the overall middle school and high school district. This proposal attempts to show Laurel district busing as a representative sample of what…

The author addresses the mental health needs of ethnic minority children and young people in the United Kingdom and the services that are provided to support them. The author discusses the complex and distinctive pattern of ethnic minority distribution in the United Kingdom, along with a consideration of what is known about the mental health of…

This document consists of nine individual booklets published by the Bureau of the Census. "Census Bureau Education Program: Update 1" consists of introductory material and describes the teaching resource series that are presented here and that make up the Bureau's education program. "Census Bureau Teaching Resource 1 - Congressional…

A review of six expert group meetings was organized to discuss various population and development issues and present individual group reports. The review begins with a synthesis of the meetings and gives a brief description of the organizational aspects of the meetings, a summary of recommendations, and an overview of important issues examined at…