Decision Information Resources. Provides descriptive information on the use of direct certification for free school meals. Finds that nearly two-thirds of districts, enrolling nearly three-fourths of students nationwide, use direct certification. Estimates that the implementation of direct...

This report summarizes the College Experiences Survey data collection procedures and results. The survey was part of the College Student Attrition Project conducted by the Survey Research Center at Princeton University, an evaluation to better understand the factors associated with college...

This report presents findings from a baseline survey of principals and vice principals in three sites—the Memphis and Washington, DC, school districts, and a consortium of charter schools—partnered with New Leaders for New Schools in the EPIC. Within each site, EPIC offers...

This study looked at self-reported smoking status, smoking cessation practices, and beliefs for 2,804 subjects from seven health professional groups: primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, psychiatrists, registered nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, and pharmacists.

This is a study of the secondhand effects of student alcohol use experienced by residents of neighborhoods near college campuses. We examined the relationship of a college's level of binge drinking and the number of alcohol outlets in the immediate area, to lowered quality of neighborhood life...