Publications

This article examines the logic of the "improved school finance," which posits that understanding how resources are used at the school and classroom levels is necessary for determining equitable funding.

This report, commissioned by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) of the U.S. Department of Education, examines the rationale for federal involvement in occupational education.

This report examines community colleges' successes and failures in their role as a bridge to opportunity for disadvantaged students and discusses changes they could make to be more effective in this role.

This paper reports on a two-year research study jointly conducted by CCRC and National Center for Postsecondary Improvement that compares for-profit institutions with community colleges.

This chapter discusses the challenges of community colleges, trends leading to enrollment growth, and the controversy over mission expansion and offers suggestions for reform. A brief version is also available.

This chapter discusses higher education policies and legislation, the social and economic philosophy behind higher education and open-admission policies, and challenges facing higher education.

This chapter discusses community college policy issues and provides readers with an in-depth discussion of research questions and methodological perspectives.

This paper addresses the issue of performance funding and its implications for California's community colleges. It was prepared for the State Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges.