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2014

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Educational Considerations

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A Professional Development School In Action: Meeting The Needs Of Military-Connected Students And Families, Sandy Risberg, Laurie Curtis, Lucas Shivers Sep 2014

A Professional Development School In Action: Meeting The Needs Of Military-Connected Students And Families, Sandy Risberg, Laurie Curtis, Lucas Shivers

Educational Considerations

The College of Education (COE) at Kansas State University and its Professional Development Schools (PDS) are partnering in innovative ways that demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively to solve educational issues involving preservice teachers, practicing teachers, and faculty members, as well as K-12 students and their families.


Benefits Of 25 Years Of School District-University Partnerships To Improve Teacher Preparation And Advance School Renewal, Michael C. Holen, Dan C. Yunk Sep 2014

Benefits Of 25 Years Of School District-University Partnerships To Improve Teacher Preparation And Advance School Renewal, Michael C. Holen, Dan C. Yunk

Educational Considerations

Generalizing about school district-teacher education program relationships across the long history and broad landscape of teacher preparation in America can prove challenging.


The Pds Model As A Vehicle For Simultaneous Renewal In Mathematics Education, Sherri L. Martinie, Chepina Rumsey, David S. Allen, Andrew Bennett, Deborah Abernathy, Brandys Zolnerowich, Melisa Hancock Sep 2014

The Pds Model As A Vehicle For Simultaneous Renewal In Mathematics Education, Sherri L. Martinie, Chepina Rumsey, David S. Allen, Andrew Bennett, Deborah Abernathy, Brandys Zolnerowich, Melisa Hancock

Educational Considerations

For a quarter century, Kansas State University’s College of Education has supported a Professional Development School (PDS) model involving professional collaboration with selected public school systems across Kansas.


Public Higher Education Funding, Budget Drivers, And Related Issues: The State Community College Director Perspective, Stephen G. Katsinas, Mark M. D’Amico, Janice N. Friedel Jan 2014

Public Higher Education Funding, Budget Drivers, And Related Issues: The State Community College Director Perspective, Stephen G. Katsinas, Mark M. D’Amico, Janice N. Friedel

Educational Considerations

This article presents results from the 2012 National Survey of Access and Finance Issues conducted by the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges (NCSDCC), an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges, and includes a comparison of survey results from previous years dating back to 2003, with the exception of 2005 and 2006 when the survey was not conducted.


Revisiting The Role Of Vouchers And Charter Schools In The Educational Market Place, Scott R. Sweetland Jan 2014

Revisiting The Role Of Vouchers And Charter Schools In The Educational Market Place, Scott R. Sweetland

Educational Considerations

Perspectives on Vouchers and Charter Schools. Vouchers and charter schools are among the most recognized buzzwords in today’s education marketplace. Advocates assert that the quality of education will improve if consumers (i.e., parents) have greater access to schooling alternatives.


The State Of Education Funding In Israel, Iris Bendavid-Hadar Jan 2014

The State Of Education Funding In Israel, Iris Bendavid-Hadar

Educational Considerations

Perspectives on International Education Finance. Israel regards education as an essential part of its infrastructure for national security, competitive ability, and social cohesiveness.