Articles tagged with Education Administration
Low-income families in Roxbury, Mass. face limited access to heart-healthy foods due to high costs. Researchers developed cost-effective menus with input from community members, but found monthly food costs exceed maximum food stamp benefits. Interventions are planned to educate and engage communities to promote dietary change.
Sony has donated twelve DCR-TRV38 MiniDV Handycam camcorders to Sixth College, enhancing their Digital Playroom for innovative film-making courses. The donation supports UCSD's $1 billion fund-raising goal and aligns with Sony's philanthropic priorities in education.
The study found that superintendents face barriers to reform due to micromanaging school boards, inflexible unions, and pressure groups. To improve student performance, districts need clearer authority to hire, fire, and adjust teachers, reconfigure bad schools, and adjust curricula.
AERA honors James B. Hunt Jr. for his commitment to using education research in policy-making, resulting in improved student performance in North Carolina. The former governor received the Public Service Award at AERA's Annual Meeting in Chicago.
The study found that Education Action Zones demonstrated some innovation in parents' perceptions of education, but this was not matched by consistent improvements in pupil performance. The zones also struggled to implement lasting changes in classroom practice due to the pressure of short-term targets.
A new study found that families struggle to balance the expectations of the government's home learning initiative with their everyday family life. Parents are often overwhelmed by the need to educate their children, leading to a blurring of boundaries between home and school.
A recent survey found that many federal supervisors are unaware of available accommodations for workers with disabilities, including those applying for jobs or using telecommuting options. The study suggests that the government needs to improve education and resources to help supervisors better accommodate employees with disabilities.
The University of Houston's Texas Learning and Computation Center has received a $3.5 million EPA grant to develop a new computer model predicting ozone concentrations in the region's air. Researchers will examine factors such as population growth, emissions, and weather data to improve the model's accuracy.
A UK government road safety programme could actually increase the number of teenagers who die on roads in the UK. Driver education programmes in schools and colleges may lead to earlier licensing and more drivers on the road, increasing road deaths.
A new report by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill indicates a slight decrease in primary-care physicians in North Carolina, while showing significant growth in other healthcare professions. The number of primary-care specialists decreased by 16 doctors between 1998 and 1999, despite an overall positive trend.
The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health will operate a Central Appalachian Public Health Training Center, providing on-site and distance-based training programs for underserved areas. The goal is to assure high-quality performance of public health agencies by upgrading the skills of existing workforce members.
The Congressional briefing explores how neighborhoods affect health risks, school achievement in children, and discrimination's impact on quality of life. Three experts share research findings about the importance of understanding and addressing neighborhood conditions.
The American Chemical Society's panel discussion at the 219th national meeting will focus on the partnership between education, industry, media, and science policy. The event aims to shape the future of chemistry in the next century.
A study by Cornell University economists finds that stricter high school graduation requirements can result in a 3-7% increase in dropout rates, affecting 26,000 to 65,000 students nationwide. Higher course graduation requirements are associated with higher attrition rates, dropout rates, and individual probabilities of dropping out.
Current data shows that nursing homes with low nurse staff levels have a greater incidence of health problems among older adults. The authors recommend minimum staffing standards to improve care, including higher registered nurse-to-resident ratios and additional education and training.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is funding seven asthma coalitions in communities with high asthma death rates to develop innovative programs for improving asthma care. The coalitions aim to eliminate disparities in asthma morbidity and mortality among children, minorities, and low-income individuals.
A new collaboration aims to provide comprehensive asthma management to poor urban communities through a team-based approach, combining healthcare professionals and community health workers. The goal is to improve prevention-oriented care and close follow-up for low-income children with asthma.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has announced a new national education and prevention initiative to combat the growing use of club drugs. The initiative includes $54 million in research funding and a multi-media public education strategy to alert teens, young adults, and others about the dangers of Ecstasy, GHB, and Rohypnol.
The National Science Foundation's high-tech national supercomputer grid will be used in education, outreach, and training. Hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge research and educational learning environments will be showcased at the conference.
The event will cover hormone replacement therapies, phytoestrogens, common herbs and dietary supplements, and health promotion strategies. UCSF experts will provide guidance on managing menopausal symptoms and maintaining long-term health.
Research by Hirokazu Yoshikawa found that welfare recipients who received high levels of educational, job training, and center-based child-care assistance had higher earnings and better math and verbal achievement scores. The long-term support service approach also benefited the children themselves.
Dr. Alex Sherriffs, a UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program faculty member, has been recognized with the 1999 Award for Educational Excellence from the California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. He is praised for his commitment to education and his ability to provide excellent mentorship to medical students.
A UCSF study found that 11.7% of medical students sustained possible exposure to blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis through accidental needlesticks, highlighting the need for greater supervision and training programs.
The new web site, Live Healthier, Live Longer, provides personalized information and practical steps for reducing LDL cholesterol levels. The site features various activities, including a Cyber Kitchen and Virtual Fitness Room, to help users make healthier lifestyle choices.
The Society of Actuaries' annual meeting will address pressing topics such as the old-age crisis, genetic testing, and technology's impact on healthcare. The event features a keynote speech by Robert B. Reich, who will discuss how societies can cope with globalization's widening split between the haves and have-nots.
A researcher found that older people's successful real-life experiences with swindlers and con artists are not often used in official advice, which may stem from legal liability concerns. The expert suggests incorporating individual success stories into educational materials to provide positive behavioral models for others.
A national survey found that local TV news devotes only 2% to education and 1.2% to race relations, instead focusing on easy-to-cover topics like weather and breaking news. Local TV in larger markets spends even less time on these issues.
A teleapprenticeship program is being tested in teacher education to connect students with experts, providing a learning model that benefits both on and off campus. The program has shown success in making teaching more sustainable by involving multiple people in the process.