Louay Constant

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  Economic Burden or Opportunity? How Syrian Refugees Can Contribute to Local Economies

  The influx of refugees escaping the war in Syria has placed an enormous economic burden on the countries that host them. Despite the challenges, host countries have an opportunity to capitalize on the presence of refugees to grow their own economies for the mutual benefit of all.

  Mar 25, 2019 The SASA Post

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  As Refugees, Syrian Women Find Liberation in Working

  Syrian refugee women in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan want opportunities to work. But there are multiple barriers and challenges that limit them. Improving the chances of safe and dignified work opportunities for Syrian women in these countries could yield broad positive social benefits for both the refugee and host communities.

  Feb 19, 2019 United Press International

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  Syrian Skills: A Missed Opportunity

  Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon are finding ways to get by. But many refugees are not able to fully use their skills, and that is a lost opportunity both for the Syrians and the host countries.

  Feb 14, 2019 RealClearWorld

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  Making the 'Gap Year' More Inclusive and Purposeful

  High schools and universities should work together, with the support of policymakers, to develop programs that would provide a wider spectrum of U.S. students with the opportunity to take a purposeful gap year—and enter college with some real-world adult experience behind them.

  May 19, 2016 The RAND Blog

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  Battered by War, Syrian Refugee Kids Need to Be Taught

  More than 700,000 Syrian refugee children are not receiving formal education. Host countries are struggling to create enough spaces to accommodate them in schools, and there are no formal programs to teach children who have missed years of instruction.

  Jan 15, 2016 Newsweek

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  Building a Sound Technical and Vocational Education and Training System

  Technical and vocational education and training in India has expanded significantly over the past two decades. But quality and relevance remain significant issues. What may be learned from other countries' experiences?

  Dec 31, 2014 EduTech Magazine

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  Online Outsourcing: Prospects for Increasing Youth Employment and Reducing Poverty in Indonesia

  In this Perspective, the authors review the potential benefits and drawbacks of online outsourcing, including microwork and freelancing, with special reference to its potential for youth employment and poverty reduction in Indonesia.

  Feb 5, 2020

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  National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2017–2018

  This report documents the progress of participants in the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program in 2017-2018. ChalleNGe is a residential, quasi-military program for youth ages 16-18 who are experiencing difficulty in traditional high school.

  Oct 15, 2019

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  Opportunities for All: Mutually Beneficial Opportunities for Syrians and Host Countries in Middle Eastern Labor Markets

  This report examines the labor markets in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon for Syrian migrants fleeing the civil war. Each country has its specific challenges, and recommendations are tailored to each to improve the socioeconomic environment for all.

  Dec 13, 2018

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  Research Brief

  Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees — and Their Hosts

  Nearly 7 million Syrian refugees live in other Middle Eastern countries due to the Syrian Civil War. RAND researchers conducted surveys and focus groups to find policies that might create economic opportunities for refugees and host-nation workers.

  Dec 13, 2018

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  The Value of Experience in the Enlisted Force

  The relationships between tenure, experience, and productivity of key noncommissioned officer leadership in the U.S. Army and performance of the junior soldiers they lead are examined in this report.

  Oct 4, 2018

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  National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2016–2017

  This report presents information on recent participants of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe, a quasi-military program for young people lacking a high school diploma. It also documents program progress in academics, fitness, and other areas.

  Aug 20, 2018

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  National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2015–2016

  National Guard Youth ChalleNGe is a residential, quasi-military program for young people at risk of dropping out of high school. This report provides information on recent ChalleNGe participants and develops metrics of program success.

  Nov 1, 2017

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  Initiatives to Improve Quality of Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Administration, School Monitoring, Private School Policies, and Teacher Training (Kurdish-language version)

  RAND supported the Kurdistan Regional Government in its aims to restructure its Ministry of Education, develop plans for a school quality assurance system, review support of private schools, and assess the content and quality of in-service training.

  May 13, 2016

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  Initiatives to Improve Quality of Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Administration, School Monitoring, Private School Policies, and Teacher Training (Arabic-language version)

  RAND supported the Kurdistan Regional Government in its aims to restructure its Ministry of Education, develop plans for a school quality assurance system, review support of private schools, and assess the content and quality of in-service training.

  Apr 21, 2016

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  Initiatives to Improve Quality of Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Administration, School Monitoring, Private School Policies, and Teacher Training

  RAND supported the Kurdistan Regional Government in its aims to restructure its Ministry of Education, develop plans for a school quality assurance system, review support of private schools, and assess the content and quality of in-service training.

  Feb 26, 2016

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  Education of Syrian Refugee Children: Managing the Crisis in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan

  This report reviews education of Syrian refugee children in the three neighboring countries with the largest population of refugees -- Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan -- and analyzes four areas: access, management, society, and quality.

  Nov 23, 2015

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  A Preliminary Assessment of the Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) Concept's Implications for Army Personnel Management

  RAND Arroyo Center explored how the U.S. Army might need to adapt its personnel management policies and practices to support the Regionally Aligned Forces concept.

  Nov 11, 2015

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  Improving the Mongolian Labor Market and Enhancing Opportunities for Youth

  Drawing on Mongolian and international data, RAND analyzed the Mongolian labor market and compared it internationally. Based on an original survey, this report also examines challenges young people face in employment and education in Mongolia.

  Aug 24, 2015

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  Making an Impact in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Summary of Four Studies to Assess the Present and Future Labor Market, Improve Technical Vocational Education and Training, Reform the Health Sector, and Build Data Collection Capacity

  This executive summary describes key results from four studies carried out by the RAND Corporation for the Kurdistan Regional Government. These studies aim to improve the economic and social development of the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq.

  Feb 3, 2015

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  An Assessment of the Present and Future Labor Market in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Implications for Policies to Increase Private-Sector Employment (Kurdish-language version)

  The study addresses the issue of improving the private-sector labor market in the Kurdistan Region--Iraq. Doing so will involve creating mechanisms by which job-seekers can develop the right skills and employers can find the employees they need.

  Nov 21, 2014

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  An Assessment of the Present and Future Labor Market in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Implications for Policies to Increase Private-Sector Employment (Arabic-language version)

  The study addresses the issue of improving the private-sector labor market in the Kurdistan Region--Iraq. Doing so will involve creating mechanisms by which job-seekers can develop the right skills and employers can find the employees they need.

  Nov 11, 2014

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  Youth in Jordan: Transitions from Education to Employment

  High youth unemployment in Jordan remains a serious economic and social problem, leading to delays in marriage and family formation. This study examines the perceptions of young Jordanians on issues relevant to their transitions into adult roles.

  Jun 30, 2014

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  An Assessment of the Present and Future Labor Market in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Implications for Policies to Increase Private-Sector Employment

  The study addresses the issue of improving the private-sector labor market in the Kurdistan Region–Iraq. Doing so will involve creating mechanisms by which job-seekers can develop the right skills and employers can find the employees they need.

  Jun 27, 2014

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  Improving Technical Vocational Education and Training in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Arabic-language version

  Examines the adequacy of technical and vocational education and training in Iraq's growing Kurdistan Region; identifies areas for improvement through interviews with a variety of officials and an analysis of similar systems in other nations.

  May 29, 2014

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  Improving Technical Vocational Education and Training in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Kurdish-language version

  Examines the adequacy of technical and vocational education and training in Iraq's growing Kurdistan Region; identifies areas for improvement through interviews with a variety of officials and an analysis of similar systems in other nations.

  May 29, 2014

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  Dropping Out, Opting In: Why the National Guard's Youth ChalleNGe Program for High School Dropouts is a Solid Social Investment

  RAND researchers studying the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program found that the benefits associated with the program more than repay society's investment in it.

  May 14, 2014

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  Strategies for Private-Sector Development and Civil-Service Reform in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Arabic-language version

  This monograph provides strategies to reemploy civil-service workers in the private sector and to increase private-sector employment in the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq.

  May 13, 2014

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  Strategic Priorities for Improving Access to Quality Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Arabic-language version

  Describes the strategic priorities and recommendations RAND arrived at by assessing the status of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's in-process reform of its K-12 education system.

  May 7, 2014

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  Strategies for Private-Sector Development and Civil-Service Reform in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Kurdish-language version

  This monograph provides strategies to reemploy civil-service workers in the private sector and to increase private-sector employment in the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq.

  Apr 28, 2014

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  Improving Technical Vocational Education and Training in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq

  Examines the adequacy of technical and vocational education and training in Iraq's growing Kurdistan Region; identifies areas for improvement through interviews with a variety of officials and an analysis of similar systems in other nations.

  Apr 24, 2014

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  Strategic Priorities for Improving Access to Quality Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Kurdish-language version

  Describes the strategic priorities and recommendations RAND arrived at by assessing the status of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's in-process reform of its K-12 education system.

  Apr 23, 2014

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  Strategies for Private-Sector Development and Civil-Service Reform in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq

  Strategies for Private-Sector Development and Civil-Service Reform in the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq

  Apr 14, 2014

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  Strategic Priorities for Improving Access to Quality Education in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq

  Describes the strategic priorities and recommendations RAND arrived at by assessing the status of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's in-process reform of its K-12 education system.

  Apr 4, 2014

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  Readiness Reporting for an Adaptive Army

  Examines the Army's readiness reporting system in light of changes experienced by Army units in the past decade, particularly the ability of units to adapt to emerging requirements by adding and training up new capabilities quickly.

  Oct 10, 2013

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  Qatar

  This chapter focuses on Qatar's education system, describing the laws and policies under which both public and non-public schools operate.

  2013

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  Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality (Arabic-language version)

  Assesses stakeholder perspectives on Qatar's school transportation system (STS), identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms. This is the Arabic-language version.

  Mar 28, 2012

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  A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

  A cost-benefit analysis of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program, a program serving high school dropouts, indicates that every dollar invested in the program yields $2.66 in social benefits, an estimated return on investment of 166 percent.

  Feb 28, 2012

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  Research Brief

  Meeting the Challenge: The Economic Return on Investment in the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

  A cost-benefit analysis of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program, a program serving high school dropouts, indicates that every dollar invested in the program yields $2.66 in social benefits, an estimated return on investment of 166 percent.

  Feb 28, 2012

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  Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality

  Assesses stakeholder perspectives on Qatar's school transportation system (STS), identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms.

  Feb 13, 2012

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  Updating Qatar's School Transportation System

  Describes a vision for updating Qatar's school transportation system and identifies strategies for achieving the proposed vision.

  Feb 13, 2012

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  K-12 Education Reform in Qatar

  Examines the progress that Qatar has made in implementing a comprehensive reform, begun in 2002, of its K-12 education system.

  Jun 21, 2011

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  Hours of Opportunity: How Cities Can Use Data to Improve Services in Out-of-School Time Programs

  Five cities that received a grant from The Wallace Foundation, along with three other cities that were not part of the initiative, were successful in using data from management information systems to improve out-of-school-time programs.

  Oct 19, 2010

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  Hours of Opportunity: How Cities Can Build Systems to Improve Out-of-School-Time Programs

  Five cities that received a grant from The Wallace Foundation to increase collaboration, access, quality, information sharing, and sustainability in their out-of-school-time systems used different planning approaches to meet the initiative's goals.

  Oct 18, 2010

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  Hours of Opportunity, Volume 3: Profiles of Five Cities Improving After-School Programs Through a Systems Approach

  The third in this three-volume series presents in-depth case studies of five cities that received funding from The Wallace Foundation to improve out-of-school-time program provision: Providence, Boston, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

  Sep 27, 2010

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  Hours of Opportunity, Volume 1: Lessons from Five Cities on Building Systems to Improve After-School, Summer School, and Other Out-of-School-Time Programs

  The first in this three-volume series describes the early work of cities that received a grant from The Wallace Foundation to increase collaboration, access, quality, information sharing, and sustainability in their out-of-school-time systems.

  Sep 13, 2010

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  Hours of Opportunity, Volume 2: The Power of Data to Improve After-School Programs Citywide

  The second in this three-volume series describes how Wallace Foundation grantees and three other cities used management information systems to collect and use data on out-of-school-time programs, including enrollment, attendance, and outcomes.

  Sep 13, 2010

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  Promoting Quality and Variety Through the Public Financing of Privately Operated Schools in Qatar

  Qatar began establishing publicly funded, privately operated "independent schools" in parallel with the existing Ministry of Education system in 2002.

  2010

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  Building Cohesive Leadership Systems to Improve School Leadership

  Documents efforts to build cohesive systems of state and district policies to improve school leadership.

  Dec 22, 2009

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  Qatar's K–12 Education Reform Has Achieved Success in Its Early Years

  Describes RAND's evaluation of the progress made in the first years of Qatar's K-12 education reform.

  Aug 25, 2009

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  Qatar's K-12 Education Reform Has Achieved Success in Its Early Years (Arabic version)

  Describes RAND's evaluation of the progress made in the first years of Qatar's K-12 education reform.

  Aug 25, 2009

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  Implementation of the K-12 Education Reform in Qatar's Schools

  RAND's analysis of the early years of Qatar's system-wide K-12 education reform finds that students in new, Independent schools perform better than those in Ministry schools, but most are still not meeting the new, higher curriculum standards.

  Aug 25, 2009

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  Improving Finance for Qatari Education Reform (Arabic version)

  Qatari education reform, which included implementation of a new finance system, appears to be providing schools with adequate funding but is still struggling with issues of transparency and swift policy shifts that have been difficult to accommodate.

  Mar 31, 2009

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  Improving Finance for Qatari Education Reform

  Qatar's education reform, which included implementation of a new finance system, appears to be providing schools with adequate funding but is still struggling with issues of transparency and swift policy shifts that have been difficult to accommodate.

  Mar 5, 2009

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  Developing a School Finance System for K-12 Reform in Qatar

  Reform-minded leaders of Qatar, who have embarked on a sweeping reform of their nation's education system, asked RAND to evaluate the education finance system that has been adopted and to offer suggestions for improvements.

  Feb 24, 2009

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  Improving School Leadership: The Promise of Cohesive Leadership Systems

  Creating more-cohesive policies and initiatives to improve instructional leadership in schools appears to be a promising approach to developing school principals who are engaged in improving instruction.

  Dec 31, 2008

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  Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century: Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates: Executive Summary

  Overview of the education and labor market initiatives under way in four Arab nations -- Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates -- to address the challenges of developing their human capital for the 21st century global economy.

  Dec 22, 2008

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  Addressing Human Capital Challenges: Assessing the Experiences of Four Countries in the Arab Region (Arabic Version)

  This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.

  Nov 2, 2008

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  Addressing Human Capital Challenges: Assessing the Experiences of Four Countries in the Arab Region

  This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.

  Oct 11, 2008

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  Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century: Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates

  Describes the education and labor market initiatives under way in four Arab nations -- Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates -- to address the challenges of developing the human capital of their populations for the 21st century global economy.

  Oct 7, 2008

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  A Survey of Qatari Secondary School Seniors: Methods and Results

  Presents the results of a survey of Qatari students enrolled in their final year of secondary school about their attitudes about further education and future work plans.

  Jun 4, 2008

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  Identifying Priorities for Post-Secondary Education in Qatar (Arabic version)

  This research brief summarizes RAND's analysis of the extent to which Qatar's post-secondary educational offerings can meet Qatar's future needs and offers remedies for identified shortcomings.

  Feb 10, 2008

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  A New System for K-12 Education in Qatar (Arabic version)

  This research brief highlights aspects of Phase I (2001-04) of Qatar's K-12 reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences in this multi-participant effort to build a world-class standards- and choice-based education system.

  Oct 31, 2007

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  Education for a New Era, Executive Summary: Design and Implementation of K-12 Education Reform in Qatar

  Provides an overview of the first phase of Qatar's K-12 education reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences in this ambitious, multi-participant effort to build a world-class standards- and choice-based education system.

  Oct 29, 2007

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  Identifying Priorities for Post-Secondary Education in Qatar

  This research brief summarizes RAND's analysis of the extent to which Qatar's post-secondary educational offerings can meet Qatar's future needs and offers remedies for identified shortcomings.

  Oct 29, 2007

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  Post-Secondary Education in Qatar: Employer Demand, Student Choice, and Options for Policy

  Describes a study conducted to assess how well Qatar's post-secondary education system is producing Qataris capable of furthering the nation's goals, as well as to determine priorities for developing post-secondary opportunities.

  Oct 12, 2007

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  Research Brief

  A New System for K-12 Education in Qatar

  This research brief highlights aspects of Phase I (2001-04) of Qatar's K-12 reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences in this multi-participant effort to build a world-class standards- and choice-based education system.

  Apr 8, 2007

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  Education for a New Era: Design and Implementation of K-12 Education Reform in Qatar

  Describes the first phase of Qatar's bold K-12 education reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences as part of this ambitious, multi-participant effort to build a world-class standards- and choice-based education system.

  Apr 1, 2007

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  An Introduction to Qatar’s Primary and Secondary Education Reform

  Describes a reform designed by Qatari education officials and RAND researchers to upgrade the school system of Qatar.

  May 31, 2006

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  When Money Matters: Campaign Contributions, Roll Call Votes, and School Choice in Florida

  This study examines the impact of teachers' union contributions on votes on two school choice bills in the Florida House of Representatives during the 1998 and 1999 sessions.

  2006

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  Focus on the Wonder Years: Challenges Facing the American Middle School

  Do middle schools meet the needs of young teens? If not, what needs to be done differently?

  May 2, 2004

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  Problems and Promise of the American Middle School

  This research brief describes work documented in Focus on the Wonder Years: Challenges Facing the American Middle School (MG-139-EDU).

  2004

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  Preventing a Syrian Lost Generation: RAND's Work on Refugees

  Jun 7, 2017