Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

Education

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » Education

Paying for retirement: Social security today

Article Abstract:

Social Security (SS), the most successful domestic government program in the US history is showing signs of old age with statistics indicating fall in number of workers funding each retiree from 16 in 1950 to 3.3 in 2005. Various related issues such as framing of the system political facet, the effects of The Great Depression, and unstable finances for long term SS are discussed along with President George W. Bush's plans on reforming the system.

Author: Bartlett, Bruce
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2005
Economic aspects, Economic policy, Political aspects, Bush, George W., Retirement income, Social security reform

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


The "for profito college: an educational alternative

Article Abstract:

A new breed of for-profit schools is emerging from the shadows, less marginal and less disdained than its predecessors. These schools are accredited that gives them greater legitimacy and grants their students access to federal loan programs.

Author: Kirp, David L.
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2003
Government finance, Proprietary schools

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Those who can't

Article Abstract:

A professor describes his personal opinions about teaching in college. He narrates his experiences in the campus, his observations of professors and students, and his love for teaching.

Author: Kirp, David L.
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1997
Personal narratives, Teachers, Classroom environment

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: United States, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis
Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Articulating a vision for vocational education. The path to reauthorization. Keeping up with the market
  • Abstracts: Dodging Telegraph readers between jobs. Whole in one. Slow start to chase after Japanese R & D goals
  • Abstracts: Black leadership in the twenty-first century. The Hotel Africa. Baseball and civil rights: Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.