Accession Number:

ADA288216

Title:

Education Reform: In Attempting to Achieve Systemic Reform, Are We On or Off Course?

Descriptive Note:

Research rept. Aug 93-Apr 94,

Corporate Author:

INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Hagarty, James N.

Report Date:

1994-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

If our schools, especially the K-12 segment, are not adequately preparing our youth to meet the challenges of a 21st century workplace, what is being done to correct the problem This paper examines the strategic view of major stakeholders from Government, Education and related professional associations, and Business interests. First a comparison is made to determine if there is relatively common ground in the area of strategic vision. Some issues of concern to stakeholders are highlighted. Finally, areas and programs which are making real progress toward improvement are discussed. The authors conclusions about the educational reform effort are then offered.

Descriptors:

• *JOBS
• *EDUCATION
• *JOB TRAINING
• LEADERSHIP
• SCHOOLS
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• PREPARATION
• EMPLOYMENT
• SKILLS
• ECONOMIC IMPACT

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE