Author: Paula B. Gravelle Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 103
Book Description
This ninth edition of "The Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine" is designed to provide Maine citizens, legislators, and educators a yearly report on the state of Maine public schools and education. This new edition updates educational information which appeared in earlier editions, and also provides information on several new topics. "Education Indicators" are facts and statistics that help to describe a public education system. They are tools which are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of the system. Examples include information such as the amount of local funds raised to support local schools, per pupil expenditures, pupil-teacher ratios, and student achievement results. This publication contains a series of indicators which will help interested citizens, policymakers, and legislators understand the many components of the K-12 Maine public education system. The "Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine 2005" is comprised of three categories of indicators: (1) Context, (2) Resources, and (3) Results indicators. "Context Indicators" describe community and societal characteristics which may have an impact on student learning. Context indicators include information such as community wealth, poverty level, tax burdens, local and state revenues, and school enrollment. "Resource Indicators" describe school resources which may influence student learning. These indicators include staff and student characteristics, education expenditures, and information about school programs and services. Resource indicators help describe how education resources such as staff and facilities, student-teacher ratios, course offerings and student services are utilized in providing education to Maine's K-12 students. "Results Indicators" provide tools to assess the productivity of education in Maine. Results indicators include, among others, student achievement results in several assessments, student attitudes and aspirations, and post-secondary education. This information helps to describe how well Maine schools have succeeded in educating Maine's youth. Appended are: (1) Excerpts from legislation establishing the Maine Education Policy Research Institute; and (2) Related publications. (Contains 59 tables and 45 figures.).
Author: Paula B. Gravelle Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
This tenth edition of "The Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine" is designed to provide Maine citizens, legislators, and educators a yearly report on the state of Maine public schools and education. This new edition updates educational information which appeared in earlier editions, and also provides information on several new topics. "Education Indicators" are facts and statistics that help to describe a public education system. They are tools which are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of the system. Examples include information such as the amount of local funds raised to support local schools, per pupil expenditures, pupil-teacher ratios, and student achievement results. This publication contains a series of indicators which will help interested citizens, policymakers, and legislators understand the many components of the K-12 Maine public education system. The "Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine 2006" is comprised of three categories of indicators: (1) Context, (2) Resources, and (3) Results indicators. "Context Indicators" describe community and societal characteristics which may have an impact on student learning. Context indicators include information such as community wealth, poverty level, tax burdens, local and state revenues, and school enrollment. "Resource Indicators" describe school resources which may influence student learning. These indicators include staff and student characteristics, education expenditures, and information about school programs and services. Resource indicators help describe how education resources such as staff and facilities, student-teacher ratios, course offerings and student services are utilized in providing education to Maine's K-12 students. "Results Indicators" provide tools to assess the productivity of education in Maine. Results indicators include, among others, student achievement results in several assessments, student attitudes and aspirations, and post-secondary education. This information helps to describe how well Maine schools have succeeded in educating Maine's youth. Appended are: (1) Statutory Language for the Maine Education Policy Research Institute Title 20-A Chapter 1 Section 10, MRSA; and (2) Recent Publications. (Contains 57 tables and 41 figures.).
Author: Paula B. Gravelle Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
Book Description
This eighth edition of "The Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine" is designed to provide Maine citizens, legislators, and educators a yearly report on the state of Maine public schools and education. This new edition updates educational information which appeared in earlier editions, and also provides information on several new topics. "Education Indicators" are facts and statistics that help to describe a public education system. They are tools which are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of the system. Examples include information such as the amount of local funds raised to support local schools, per pupil expenditures, pupil-teacher ratios, and student achievement results. This publication contains a series of indicators which will help interested citizens, policymakers, and legislators understand the many components of the K-12 Maine public education system. The "Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine, 2004" is comprised of three categories of indicators: (1) Context, (2) Resources, and (3) Results indicators. "Context Indicators" describe community and societal characteristics which may have an impact on student learning. Context indicators include information such as community wealth, poverty level, tax burdens, local and state revenues, and school enrollment. "Resource Indicators" describe school resources which may influence student learning. These indicators include staff and student characteristics, education expenditures, and information about school programs and services. Resource indicators help describe how education resources such as staff and facilities, student-teacher ratios, course offerings and student services are utilized in providing education to Maine's K-12 students. "Results Indicators" provide tools to assess the productivity of education in Maine. Results indicators include, among others, student achievement results in several assessments, student attitudes and aspirations, and post-secondary education. This information helps to describe how well Maine schools have succeeded in educating Maine's youth. Appended are: (1) Excerpts from Legislation Establishing the Maine Education Policy Research Institute; and (2) Related Publications. (Contains 58 tables and 46 figures.) [This report was prepared for the Maine Education Policy Research Institute.].
Author: Christine Donis-Keller Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
This twelfth edition of "The Condition of K-12 Public Education in Maine" is designed to provide Maine citizens, legislators, and educators a yearly report on the state of Maine public schools and education. This new edition updates educational information which appeared in earlier editions, and also provides information on several new topics. "Education Indicators" are facts and statistics that help to describe a public education system. They are tools which are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of the system. Examples include information such as the amount of local funds raised to support local schools, per pupil expenditures, pupil-teacher ratios, and student achievement results. This publication contains a series of indicators which will help interested citizens, policymakers, and legislators understand the many components of the K-12 Maine public education system. This edition is comprised of six categories of indicators: (1) Background Demographics; (2) Enrollment; (3) Staff; (4) Program; (5) Student Performance; and (6) Finance. While the categories have been changed recently from previous editions, the report still contains the same indicators. The "Background Demographics" section provides information on community and societal characteristics of the education environment which may have an impact on student learning. The "Enrollment" section highlights enrollment trends statewide and in some cases by county. The "Staff" section provides characteristics of Teachers and Administrators in schools statewide. The "Program" section provides information on the school district organizational structure and other specific programs within schools that enhance education in Maine. The "Student Performance" section provides a tool to assess the productivity and accomplishments of education in Maine. And finally, the "Finance" section provides financial information relevant to education in Maine. Appended are: (1) Statutory Language for the Maine Education Policy Research Institute Title 20-A Chapter 1 Section 10, MRSA; and (2) Recent Publications. (Contains 55 tables and 39 figures.).
Author: University of Southern Maine, Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 101
Book Description
"Education Indicators" are facts and statistics that help to describe a public education system. They are tools which are useful in examining and measuring the effectiveness of the system. Examples include information such as the amount of local funds raised to support local schools, per pupil expenditures, pupil-teacher ratios, and student achievement results. This publication contains a series of indicators which will help interested citizens, policymakers, and legislators understand the many components of the K-12 Maine public education system. This paper is comprised of six categories of indicators: (1) Background Demographics; (2) Enrollment; (3) Staff; (4) Program; (5) Student Performance; and (6) Finance. While the categories have been changed recently from previous editions, the report still contains the same indicators. The "Background Demographics" section provides information on community and societal characteristics of the education environment which may have an impact on student learning. The "Enrollment" section highlights enrollment trends statewide and in some cases by county. The "Staff" section provides characteristics of Teachers and Administrators in schools statewide. The "Program" section provides information on the school district organizational structure and other specific programs within schools that enhance education in Maine. The "Student Performance" section provides a tool to assess the productivity and accomplishments of education in Maine. And finally, the "Finance" section provides financial information relevant to education in Maine. Two appendices are included: (1) Statutory Language for the Maine Education Policy Research Institute; and (2) Related Publications. (Contains 55 tables and 39 figures.).
Author: Paula B. Gravelle
Author: Paula B. Gravelle
Author: Paula B. Gravelle
Author: Maine Education Policy Research Institute
Author: Christine Donis-Keller
Author: Jeffrey S. Beaudry
Author: A. Mavourneen Thompson
Author: Maine Education Policy Research Institute
Author: University of Southern Maine, Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation
Author: A. Mavourneen Thompson