Comprehensive Review of Proposed School Funding: Memphis and
Shelby County Schools.(Statistical Data Included)
Introduction
The continuing pressure to construct new schools within the Shelby
County School System (SSCC) and to relocate, renovate, and/or
reconstruct aging schools and build new schools . . .
Shelby County Schools: Classrooms at a Crossroads.(in
Tennessee)(Statistical Data Included)
Located in the extreme southwest corner of the state, the Shelby
County School District is the fourth largest school system in Tennessee
with a population of over 46,000 students. This District . . .
The Next Chapter of American Education.(Reprint)
This article is a reprint from The Hoover Digest and appears by
permission from the author.
Americans have much to be optimistic about to day. Our economy has
been growing at an unprecedented . . .
Rethinking Our Education System.
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
The American education system was designed at a time when our
economy was transitioning from agrarian to industrial. As the education
system took shape around . . .
The Challenge of Elevating higher Education On the Public Agenda
in Tennessee.
Public higher education is Tennessee is a vast, complex enterprise.
It is composed of the University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Board of
Regents systems with a total of 48 institutions--9 . . .
THE PRICE OF FAILING HIGHER EDUCATION.(Brief Article)
The University of Memphis
If higher education fails, we all fail. Higher education is the
foundation of knowledge and discovery. At its core is the faculty.
Through their research and . . .
A Talk with the President.(Dr. Shirley Raines, president of
University of Memphis)(Interview)
Dr. Shirley Raines
This year The University of Memphis welcomes its newest president,
Dr. Shirley Raines. Business Perspectives asked her about her new
position, the challenges she faces, and her . . .
Editor's Note.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Education remains one of the hottest topics in the U.S. Are we
spending enough on education? Too much? Should we change entire
programs? Look at new ideas? Will what works in one portion of . . .
Skip Martin, 1935-2000.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
What words can be used to describe Marshall W. "Skip"
Martin, a man who impacted so many lives and especially ours at the
Bureau? Skip was greater than the sum of all the positive descriptors . . .
2001 Global Economic Outlook.(Statistical Data Included)
Last year's blistering growth in the United States pulled much
of the world along with it, but in 2001, the rest of the world will not
return the favor. Low inflation and moderate growth in every . . .
THE MEMPHIS ECONOMY IN 2001: IS A SLOWDOWN ON THE
WAY?(Statistical Data Included)
Recent headlines have been filled with predictions of an economic
slowdown for both the U.S. and Tennessee economies. Declining auto
sales, falling consumer confidence, slower home sales, and . . .
Recession? Not Likely, But It May Feel Like One.(Statistical Data
Included)
Although the weather may be "normal" as we head into
winter, given the mild winters we've had for the past couple of
years, it feels awfully cold. The economy seems much the same. . . .
The U.S. Economy for the Year 2001: Can the Transition to More
Sustainable Growth Be Managed Without a Recession?(Statistical Da
Clearly, the new year will be full of uncertainty. Declines in
consumer confidence and expectations, rising inventories in nearly all
market segments, and massive layoff announcements in the . . .
Bureau Highlights.(Nardine Aquadro, Literacy Initiatives Program
Manager)(Brief Article)
Nardine Aquadro has a passion for literacy. As the Literacy
Initiatives Program Manager with the Assisi Foundation and Time to Read
Special Projects Coordinator with Time Warner Communications, she . . .
Aquaculture Economics.
SEAFOOD DEMAND
Worldwide seafood demand is projected to increase over 60% by 2025,
as estimates of world populations increase from 5.3 billion to 8.5
billion. Much of the U.S. demand for seafood . . .
The Agricenter International.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Agricenter International is to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of agri-industry by providing a showcase
for technologies by public and private . . .
The Brave New World of Agriculture.
To increase the efficiency, and ultimately the long-term viability,
of their business, many farmers are using more advanced technologies,
from personal computers to source identification processes . . .
A Message from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman.(Brief
Article)
During the year that ended on September 30, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) distributed a record $28 billion in direct payments
to help farmers and ranchers weather these difficult . . .
Innovative Approach Has Tennessee Setting Its Sights on
Agribusiness Development.
The past 200 years of Tennessee statehood have been inseparable
from agriculture. The health and vitality of our people have always been
closely tied to the land -- our forests and farmland. The . . .
The Challenges in Agribusiness.
Every business faces challenges. From labor to assets, companies
face new hurdles each day. Farming is no exception. However, the
challenges faced in agriculture seem a bit more daunting, the . . .
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