Indicators of Trends in American Education

Indicators of Trends in American Education
Author: Abbott Lamoyne Ferriss
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
Total Pages: 473
Release: 1969-11-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1610448324

Assembles, collates, and analyzes data bearing on trends in American education. The author presents the basic data on school enrollment, retention, and attainment, indicating changes in the educational characteristics of the population and comparable time-series statistics on teachers and school finances reflecting change within the school system itself. Dr. Ferriss then relates these data to a statement of educational goals set some ten years ago, utilizing the data to provide an assessment of progress toward those goals.

Trends and Debates in American Education

Trends and Debates in American Education
Author: Otto Federico von Feigenblatt
Publisher: Ediciones Octaedro
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 8419690058

The volume covers a range of topics related to American education from a Hispanic point of view. Legislative intervention in the teaching of social studies in Florida, critical race theory in education, strengths and weaknesses of the decentralized American education system, and the higher education of Hispanics in the United States, are some of the topics explored. The volume concludes with a critical interpretation of the shortage of teachers in the State of Florida at a time of great socioeconomic and political polarization in the United States of America, as a representative case of the central debates in education of the second decade of the twenty-first century.

Trends Shaping Education 2022

Trends Shaping Education 2022
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre:
ISBN: 926434747X

Did you ever wonder what the impact of climate change will be on our educational institutions in the next decade? What does it mean for schools that our societies are becoming more individualistic and diverse? Trends Shaping Education is a triennial report examining major economic, political, social and technological trends affecting education.

Handbook of Research on Critical Issues and Global Trends in International Education

Handbook of Research on Critical Issues and Global Trends in International Education
Author: Barker, Megel R.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2023-11-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668487969

The Handbook of Research on Critical Issues and Global Trends in International Education addresses the growing complexity and diversity of international schools by examining the critical issues and global trends faced by practitioners in this field. With a lack of research on the experiences and actions of school practitioners in these isolated workplaces, this book aims to provide practical and evidence-based solutions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including equity and access, diversity, teacher retention, legal frameworks, school typology, governance, cultural competence, third culture kids, leadership and practice, technology, and parent engagement. Written by educational professionals, researchers, and anthropologists, it offers a unique collection of voices from those with lived experiences in this field, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the international school sector. Whether you are an educator, researcher, policymaker, school leader, lecturer, or anthropologist, the Handbook of Research on Critical Issues and Global Trends in International Education is a must-read comprehensive guide to the complexities and challenges of international education, providing practical solutions for improving the quality of education in this rapidly evolving field. If you are looking to gain a nuanced understanding of the critical issues facing international schools and evidence-based approaches for addressing these challenges, this book is the perfect resource for you.