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for School-to-Work Policy Insights from Recent International Developments

by D. Stern, T. Bailey, D. Merritt / MDS-950

Legislative Principles for Career-Related Education and Training: What Research Supports

Expiration of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act and of the Adult Education Act in 1995 makes it necessary to consider federal priorities in work-related education and training. This statement, prepared by NCRVE and based on NCRVE research and collaboration with schools, colleges, and other agencies since 1988, proposes a consistent set of principles that can serve as a framework for new federal legislation. This report is intended to be useful to a wide audience, including education policymakers and practitioners, elected officials, and members of State and Federal organizations.
MDS-900

Making Sense of Industry-Based Skills Standards

Industry-based skill standards are a central part of the effort to link schooling more closely to the changing needs of the workplace. This report evaluates 22 skill standards pilot projects and makes recommendations for future developments. Bailey and Merritt suggest we pay more attention to long-term goals of increasing the learning that takes place on the job, and helping move workplaces towards high-performance work systems. They recommend that we develop broader, more professional skill standards for all jobs, and that special care be taken to establish meaningful partnerships between employers, workers, and educators. This detailed study will be useful to everyone interested in the skill standards movement.
By T. Bailey, D. Merritt / MDS-777

Integrating Academic and Vocational Education: A Review of the Literature, 1987-1992

Although the Perkins legislation mandates integrated curriculum, it leaves wide leeway for implementation. The absence of specific guidance and technical assistance for implementing integrated curriculum presents pitfalls but also opportunities for educators to tailor their programs to local needs and conditions. This literature review offers an excellent descriptive "map" of the available integration literature. It covers issues ranging from the current state of integration practice to observed outcomes, policy factors, and promising integration approaches. Many of these documents, focusing on planning and implementation, will be useful to practitioners as well as policymakers and educational researchers.
By C. Stasz, T. Kaganoff, R. Eden / MDS-1034

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