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Higher education conditions and issues for the 1980s
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1983
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American higher education is confronted with interactive challenges related to demographics, a reduced rate of economic growth, increased private sector cooperation, and rising demands from other social services. These developments will impact on institutional enrollment, role and mission, and fiscal support, as well as possible Federal options.
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The teacher workforce: Analysis of issues and options for federal action
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1983
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This paper presents an analysis of the current teacher workforce and the factors that affect teacher quality. Issues discussed include teacher labor market trends, teacher preparation and recommendations for change, recruitment and selection factors, and attrition and retention rates. Final comments address Federal policy options in this area.
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Private support for public elementary and secondary education
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Date
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1983
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Citizens, business leaders, and school officials are promoting increased private sector support for public elementary and secondary schools. Current efforts include volunteer programs, education foundations, donation of equipment, and joint staffing. These efforts serve to supplement tax funds for schools rather than provide a substitute for adequate financing of schools.
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An assessment of the need for new electric capacity
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1983
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This paper presents a series of electric demand and capacity forecasts. These indicate no serious regional imbalance through 1990, but a need for additional capacity by 2000. The effects of economic and physical obsolescence as well as small vs. large plants are also discussed. In any case, much of the deficit could be covered by "lease-cost" methods.
