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Emerging Industries: Looking Beyond The Usual Suspects: A Report To Wired, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

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Flint, Michigan: Dashboard Indicators Report, George A. Erickcek

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Provides a Dashboard of Economic Indicators for the Flint, Michigan MSA.

Economic Dashboard Supplemental Report: Other Social And Economic Indicators, George A. Erickcek

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No abstract provided.

Economic Scan And Workforce Development Profile: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, And St. Joseph Counties, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh

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No abstract provided.

Michigan Socioeconomic Conditions And Trends: West Michigan Compared To East Michigan, Brad R. Watts

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The Framework For Early Learning: A Background Paper:Children's Early Learning And Development Executive Summary, Geraldine French

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This is the Executive Summary of the background paper Children’s early learning and development, sets out the theory and research underpinning children’s early learning and development in the Framework for Early Learning. The paper essentially responds to the question - how should we envision and understand the child as a young learner? The paper begins by outlining the context for early childhood care and education in Ireland by referring to our economic and social climate, the increasingly multicultural nature of society and relevant legislation and policy. Drawing on centuries of research, the modern day view of the child is one …

Industrial And Occupational Strengths And Potential In Michigan’S Economic Regions: A Description And Presentation Of A New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, Wei-Jang Huang

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This report describes a preliminary version of an Upjohn Institute database that covers the economic development potential of different industries and occupations in Michigan’s regions. The MERIOD (Michigan Economic Region Industrial and Occupational Development) database surveys specialized industries and high-growth industries in each of the fifteen metro areas. It identifies export- based industries to the six-digit NAICS level and explores recent growth trends in these industries in both the Michigan metro area and at the national level.

Economic Impact Of Grand Valley State University: Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

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Market Gap Analysis For The Greater Grand Rapids Area, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

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Play And Technology For Children Aged 4-12, Stella Downey, Noirin Hayes, Brian O'Neill

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Research study commissioned by the Office of the Minister for Children, Government of Ireland, 2007.

Final Report: Critical Media Literacy In Ireland, Cliona Barnes, Farrek Corcoran, Flanagan Brian, Brian O'Neill

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Critical Media Literacy (CML) is a matter of major public importance. The skill-set of CML is increasingly recognised at national and European level as essential to citizenship and to a healthy democracy. Attempts to foster Media Literacy have been a feature of Irish education for over thirty years. Extensive curriculum reform has taken place to ensure that opportunities for studying the media are available across the primary and secondary curriculum.

However, in 2007 the subject retains a low profile and provision for Media Education is uneven. The subject has a low status within the educational system and media exploration is …

Literature Review On The Support Needs Of Parents Of Children With Behavioural Problems, Siobhan Bradley

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Research commissioned by Bernardos 2007

The Role Of Early Childhood Care And Education: An Anti-Poverty Perspective, Noirin Hayes

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No abstract provided.