EDUCATION -- RELATED PUBLICATION

DEVELOPING A DIVERSE LABOR FORCE TO CARE FOR OLDER CALIFORNIANS:  CHALLENGES & 
OPPORTUNITITES - A joint hearing held by the Senate & Assembly Committees on 
Aging & Long Term Care.  This hearing focuses on the California Council of 
Gerontology and Geriatrics.  The CCGG represents faculty in higher education in 
all levels of the system:  The UC, the CSU, the Community college, and the 
private universities, as well as the other organizations and institutions 
involved in education with, for, and in behalf of, older adults.  (Stock #1264-
S; $5.39 - includes tax s/h) (2/04)

EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONS IN AGING:  ISSUES & RECOMMENDATIONS - A joint hearing 
held by the Senate & Assembly Committees on Aging & Long Term Care.  The issues 
of aging have always been addressed in medical schools, social schools, or 
social nursing and gerontology departments.  The issues of aging must also be 
addressed in schools of education, business and law.  The declining number of 
nurses being graduated or remaining in their field has had an impact on the care 
of our growing aging society.  And as the ethnic and cultural diversity of 
California's Aging population continues to increase, recruiting students that 
represent diversity is equally important.  (Stock #1261-S; $5.66 - includes tax 
s/h) (2/03)

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' ROLE IN PREVENTING AND MITIGATING ENVIROMENTAL 
HEALTH RISKS IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS - Joint informational hearing held by Senate 
Committee on Health & Human Services and Environmental Quality.  They discuss 
the potential exposure to toxic substances at the Beverly Hills High School.  
Many other schools in California are close to facilities that have toxic 
emissions.  Under the current law the Department of Toxic and Substance control 
(DTSC plays a role in the establishment of new schools.  School districts cannot 
acquire school sites, or begin construction unless environmental assessments are 
conducted and reviewed and approved by DTSC.  DTSC does not play a similar role 
for existing schools.  Therefore, Senator Deborah Ortiz has introduced SB 1211 
to repeal the prohibition of civil and criminal penalties for those violations 
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other air districts 
enforcement agencies.  They are also considering legislation that will name DTSC 
as the agency in charge of ensuring that existing schools are safe.  (Stock 
#1259-S; $12.39 - includes tax s/h) (3/04

THE PATRIOT ACT:  OTHER POST 9/11 ENFORCEMENT POWERS AND THE IMPACT ON 
CALIFORNIA'S MUSLIM COMMUNITIES - The purpose of the study is to get a glimpse 
of how the PATRIOT Act and other post-9/11 enforcement powers have affected 
California's Muslim communities.  When Congress considers revisions to the Act 
and some of the other anti-terrorism policies, it's important that members of 
the Legislature step back and take a careful look at the real impact these laws 
have on people's lives.  This analysis does that from a California perspective.  
The study examines the Act, the changes in immigration rules for visa holders 
from predominately Muslim countries, new rules calling for closer scrutiny of 
foreign students and scholars, and the nexus between California state and local 
law enforcement agencies and the federal government in its terrorist-
investigation role.  It concludes with personal examples of how post-9/11 
enforcement powers have affected the lives of some California residents.  (Stock 
#1255-S; $4.85 - includes tax s/h) (5/04)

PROP 54 "PROHIBITION AGAINST CLASSIFYING BY RACE, STATE & OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES 
INITIATIVE":  IMPACTS ON HEALTH, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, & HUMAN RIGHTS OF 
CALIFORNIANS - A Joint hearing held before the Senate and Assembly Judiciary 
Committees held in compliance with the Elections Code.  The supporters of Prop 
54 state that their goal with this initiative is to create a "color-blind 
society", where these characteristics are irrelevant.  The opponents say that in 
fact, that goal will never be achieved if the state is not allowed to classify 
individuals according to those categories when providing public education, 
entering into public contracts, or employing workers.  The goal of this hearing 
is to have a constructive airing of the issues raised by Prop 54.  (Stock #1224-
S; $14.01 - includes tax s/h)(8/03)

COLLEGE ATHLETES - An informational hearing held by the Senate Select Committee 
on the Entertainment Industry.  The origins of this hearing stem from just a 
general interest in how student-athletes are treated, particularly in 
California.  We have approximately 17,000 students at 45 schools who participate 
in NCAA sanctioned sports, and then there are additional athletes in other 
sports.  There is clearly a significant amount of money flowing through and for 
these sports, not only through TV but through advertising and sponsorships and 
various forms of revenue, as well as alumni and booster contributions.  It's the 
billions and billions of dollars which cause some interest, considering that 
this is supposed to be amateur sports.  (Stock #1221-S; $6.73 - includes tax 
s/h) (4/03)

California Community College Transfer Rates: Policy Implications and a Future 
Research Agenda - An analytical exploration of trends in student transfers from 
community colleges to four-year colleges and universities in California.  
Although community college enrollments have risen by almost 30 percent over the 
past two decades, there has been a much smaller increase in transfers.  Of 
particular concern in California, rates of transfer for Latino and African-
American community college students are lower than for other students.  This 
analysis was done by researchers at California State University, Sacramento and 
sponsored by the Senate Office of Research.  (Stock #1218-S; $3.77 - includes 
tax s/h) (6/03)

INITIATIVES AND LEGISLATIVE BALLOT MEASURES:  STATUS OF PROP 4 OF 1979 AND PROP 
111 OF 1990 - The testimony and materials presented at the hearing are 
invaluable to anyone wishing to understand the historical perspective and the 
role of the current state spending cap as well as the ramifications of making 
any future adjustments.  Highlights from the testimony, discussions, and written 
materials included the following:  Proposition 4 was to limit growth on both 
state and local government; Proposition 111 was to help the needs for increased 
student enrollment and critical transportation construction improvements.  
Future revisions to the spending limit could dramatically interfere with the 
state's ability to meet its needs in the areas of education, health, 
infrastructure, and our rapidly aging population.  (Stock #1212-S; $6.47 - 
includes tax s/h) (3/03)

CALIFORNIA'S INDEX OF INCLUSION 2002:  A PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE JOINT 
COMMITTEE ON PREPARING CA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - This first-ever report 
establishes a historic benchmark in California's progress towards racial equity, 
equality, and inclusion.  Modeled after Joint Venture:  Silicon Valley's ground 
breaking regional publication, the Index of Silicon Valley, our report contains 
socio-economic indicators describing conditions and outcomes by race and 
ethnicity in California schools, neighborhoods, and with regard to work and 
money, among other things  (Stock #1179-S; $4.04 - includes tax s/h) (10/02)

CALIFORNIA MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION FINAL REPORT - A Joint collaboration by the 
California State Senate and Assembly.  This master place has two primary goals:  
to provide every family with the information, resources, services, and support 
it needs to give every child the best possible start in life and in school; and 
to provide every public school, college, and university with the resources and 
authority necessary to ensure that every student receives a rigorous, quality 
education that prepares him/her to become a self-initiating, self-sustaining 
learner for the rest of his/her life.  (Stock # 1170-S; $7.00 or $8.35 - 
includes tax s/h) (2/02)

INCREASING ACCESS AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE:  DIVERSITY IN CA PUBLIC HIGHER 
EDUCATION - This paper reflects findings and recommendations of five hearings 
throughout California by the Senate Select Committee on College and University 
Admissions and Outreach.  The Committee believes diversity must become a core 
value of our colleges and universities to maximize the benefits of this 
important resource, a topic developed in the concluding chapter of this paper.  
Also see 1000-S&X, 986-S, 958-S&X, 955-S&X, 954-S&X, 949-S&X, 946-S&X. (Stock 
#1147-S; 3.77 - includes tax s/h) (5/02)

GOVERNANCE  WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT (EDUCATION) - Governance addresses the 
education system's ability to meet its expectations and solve problems within 
its structure.  Governance is essentially structure and control:  What officials 
or entities should be making and carrying out what decisions, and within what 
structures?  To answer these questions, the goals of the education system must 
be clearly articulated.  The goals then provide  a basis for the configuration 
of structures and the designation of responsibilities and decision-making 
authority.  Recommended improvements include; employing student achievement as 
the measure of success; improving accountability; and ensuring coordination 
between K-12 and postsecondary education, and between and among the University 
of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges.  
(Stock #1145-S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h) (12/01

WORKFORCE PREPARATION AND BUSINESS LINKAGES STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP FINAL 
REPORT (JOINT TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 
UNIVERSITY) - For California students to participate fully in the emerging 
global, technology-based economy, it is critical that they attain higher levels 
of achievement in core academic subject areas, especially, reading, writing, 
mathematics, and science.  In the 21st Century, business and industry are 
demanding individuals who have high degrees of academic knowledge and who can 
apply that knowledge in an increasingly technology-rich workplace.  This report 
calls for widespread implementation of career guidance and advisement across all 
levels of education to provide students with a greater understanding of 
resources and varied opportunities available to them at major junctures, in 
order that they are able to make quality decisions about future careers and/or 
postsecondary choices.  (Stock # 1141-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (3/02)

STUDENT LEARNING WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT (JOINT COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A MASTER 
PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY) - The SLWG offers ten sets 
of recommendations for how California's new Master Plan should restructure the 
state's schools and universities into a coherent, integrated PreK-University 
educational system that is equitable, well resourced, and of the highest 
quality.  These recommendations will require changes in many aspects of current 
school operations, including school structures, how staff and time are 
allocated, teaching strategies, and the ways in which adults and students are 
organized for instruction.  (Stock #1138-S; $3.77 - includes tax s/h) (2/02)

PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT (JOINT COMMITTEE TO 
DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY) - This 
report highlights five key issues concerning K-12 which are: inadequate teacher 
quality in low-performing schools, inadequate teacher professional development, 
lack of teacher diversity, lagging teacher compensation, and the increasing 
difficulty of recruiting and retaining skilled administrators.  In a separate 
higher education section, this report describes five key issues concerning 
professional personnel development: the need for new faculty, improving teaching 
quality and student learning at colleges and universities, changing patterns of 
faculty hiring, development of community college leadership, and expansion of 
education doctorates.  (Stock #1137-S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h) (1/02)

EMERGING MODES OF DELIVERY, CERTIFICATION, AND PLANNING FINAL REPORT (JOINT 
COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 
UNIVERSITY) - The Group recognizes the tremendous potential embodied in 
California's diversity and made possible by the new educational technologies.  
The Group believes that in order for California to continue to prosper, it is 
imperative to reach for innovative approaches that fully capitalize on the 
emerging modes of delivery in education.  The recommendations are as follows:  
Equity & access; Flexibility to meet learner needs; Quality & accountability; 
Coordination, cooperation, & planning.  (Stock #1136-S; $3.50 - includes tax 
s/h) (3/02)

FINANCE & FACILITIES WORKING GROUP K-12 EDUCATION FINAL REPORT (JOINT COMMITTEE 
TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY) - The 
overarching theme governing the work of the Group is to simplify the system of 
school finance.  Two key features characterize simplification:  First, the 
school finance system must be understandable by educators, policymakers, 
families and the general public.  Second, the system must be rational, meaning 
it is aligned with the instructional, governance, and accountability structures 
of the public school system.  The goals for the Group include the following:  
Assure adequate funding; Distribute resources equitably; explore local revenue 
options; allocate revenues to support the effective delivery of services; 
Develop and maintain adequate and appropriate educational facilities.  (Stock 
#1133-S; $3.23 - includes tax/sh) (3/02)

FINANCE & FACILITIES WORKING GROUP - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FINAL REPORT (JOINT 
COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 
UNIVERSITY) - California has an extensive set of postsecondary institutions that 
offer a vat array of activities.  Within that array, state appropriations 
constitute the core funding for each public segment of higher education and a 
large portion of financial aid available to students in private institutions.  
The state government also controls directly, or strongly influences, the level 
of student charges in public institutions.  Because of this role, it is 
important that the state's approach to finance be tied directly to clear policy 
goals that meet the needs of students, serve the interests of the institutions, 
respond to the workforce needs of business, and fulfill the fiduciary 
responsibilities of state government to the taxpayers.  The working group was 
guided by the following goals:  Access, affordability, choice, quality, 
efficiency cooperation accountability and shared responsibility.  (Stock #1132-
S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h)(2/02)

SCHOOL READINESS WORKING GROUP FINAL REPORT (JOINT COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A MASTER 
PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY) - The group proposes a 
coordinated set of programs and services for families and their children, birth 
to grade three that are sufficiently powerful and accessible to improve school 
readiness and performance.  The long-term goal is to reverse a widespread 
pattern of underachievement gap that affects many children across the state, 
build a stronger state wide system for early care and education services, and 
enhance family and community support for education.  (Stock #1131-S; $4.04 - 
includes tax s/h) (2/02)

JOINT COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION:  WORKING GROUPS INTERIM 
REPORT - This report has been prepared for members of the committee, their 
staff, and subsequently for Californians throughout the state.  There are a 
total of seven "working groups" whose summaries are provided in this report.  
Each "working group" was advised at the onset to not be constrained by 
historical practices but to consider all options that they deem to be essential 
to constructing a cohesive system of schools, colleges, and universities that 
focuses on continuous improvement in student achievement and institutional 
performance, and strives to eliminate any significant gaps in student 
achievement among identifiable student groups.  (Stock #1111-S; $4.57 - includes 
tax s/h)

CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND THE ROLE OF CALIFORNIA’S SCHOOLS – Childhood obesity is on 
the rise and affects 25 percent of our young people.  Related health problems 
such as heart disease and Type II diabetes are increasing dramatically among 
children and adolescents.  In addition to health concerns, childhood obesity can 
contribute to low self-esteem and psychological problems.  This hearing 
discusses these issues with medical experts, policy advocates, directors of 
model programs, and representatives from the education community who will 
propose ways in which the schools can help and be a partner in health education 
and physical fitness.  Some Sacramento area teenagers are also participating in 
the panels.  (Stock #1087-S; $16.97 – includes tax s/h) (1/01)

SCHOOL VIOLENCE:  WHO FITS THE PROFILE? - A Town Hall Meeting of The Legischool 
Project, an educational collaboration between the California State Legislature 
and California State University.  This report is the twentieth in a series of 
televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in Sacramento, and was 
broadcast live via cable by the California Channel on February 1, 2001.  The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school 
students, educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about 
problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #1065-S; $4.04 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/01)      

ADVERTISING AT SCHOOLS:  IS THERE ROOM IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR SODAS AND SNACKS? 
A Town Hall Meeting of The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration 
between the California State Legislature and California State University.  This 
report is the nineteenth in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the 
State Capitol in Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable by the California 
Channel on December 8, 2000.  The purpose of these meetings is to provide a 
forum in which California high school students, educators and legislators can 
engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of mutual interest.  (Stock 
#1057-S; $4.31 -- includes tax, s/h) (12/00)      

IMPACTS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING ON CALIFORNIA’S ENVIRONMENT:  EXAMINING THE ROLE 
OF RESEARCH AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (NOVARTIS/UC BERKELEY AGREEMENT) – On May 15, 
2000 the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildlife and the Committee on 
Higher Education discussed the following issues; long term environmental 
effects, potential health effects, academic freedom, liability, role of state 
regulatory agencies and University research departments.  The purpose of this 
hearing is to evaluate whatever evidence there is of adverse effects on the 
environment from bioengineering/biotechnology.  (Stock #1054-S; $7.27 – includes 
tax s/h) (5/00)

FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY 
– The Joint Committee has been empanelled to develop a Master Plan for Education 
that will provide a comprehensive organizing template for California’s schools, 
colleges, and universities that assures Californians opportunities to engage in 
the learning process throughout their lives.  This framework is derived from the 
initial activities of the committee and its staff, including hearings, 
interviews, symposia and other public activities, reviews of research, and the 
recommendations of numerous entities.  (Stock #1048-S; $3.23 – includes tax s/h)

BROWNFIELDS TO SCHOOL SITES:  HOW CAN THE STATE FACILITATE CLEANUP TO BUILD 
ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS? – Environmental injustice occurs where environmental 
degradations are overconcentrated in low-income and minority communities.  
Because a disproportionate share of “brownfields” (vacant of underutilized sites 
that may be contaminated from prior uses) are located in these areas, cleaning 
up these sites and promoting their reuse helps alleviate the historical 
injustices affecting these neighborhoods.  When handled correctly and adequately 
cleaned or mitigated, brownfields can provide sites for safe neighborhood 
schools.  In some communities, this is one of the few options open for meeting 
the dire need for school space.  This hearing is meant to obtain input from 
professionals in the field on how the state can further facilitate the cleanup 
of brownfields for use as schools where alternatives do not readily exist.  
(Stock #1045-S; $4.31 – includes tax s/h) (1/00)

THE JAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNMENT DURING WORLD WAR II -- A Town Hall Meeting of 
The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration between the California 
State Legislature and California State University.  This report is the sixteenth 
in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in 
Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel on May 2, 
2000.  The purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum in which California 
high school students, educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face 
dialogue about problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #1028-S; $3.77 -- includes 
tax, s/h) (5/00)      

CALIFORNIA STATE LOTTERY 1984 THROUGH 1999 – Joint hearing with the Senate & 
Assembly Committees on Governmental Organization.  They discuss the purpose of 
the State Lottery, raising questions such as, “What is the Lottery?  Does it 
make a substantial contribution to our schools?  Are the schools benefiting?  If 
so, to what degree?  Could they be doing more?  (Stock #1015-S; $3.50 – includes 
tax, s/h) (12/99)    

POLICY SUMMIT ON TIDAL WAVE II – On September 22, 1999 the Joint Committee to 
Develop a Master Plan For Education Kindergarten Through University held a 
hearing to discuss issues such as providing access to quality education for 
every student who wants it and anticipating the enrollment of a half million to 
three-quarters of a million new students.  (Stock #1011-S; $3.50 – includes tax, 
s/h) (9/99)

HATE BEHAVIOR AND HATE CRIMES:  WHAT MOTIVATES PEOPLE TO HATE?  HOW CAN WE 
PREVENT HATE CRIMES IN OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES? -- A Town Hall Meeting of 
The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration between the California 
State Legislature and California State University.  This report is the eleventh 
in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in 
Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school 
students, educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about 
problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #1004-S; $4.58 -- includes tax, s/h) 
(12/99)      

THE DANGER OF OVEREMPHASIZING THE USE OF SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TESTS (SATs) AS A 
TOOL FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS – The purpose of the hearing is to provide public 
awareness and information on court decisions and professional guidelines 
concerning standardized test score misuse.  This report contains background 
information only.  The Senate Committee on Higher Education Admissions & 
Outreach held a hearing on this subject October 13, 1999.  (For Hearing 
Transcript use Stock #1000-S; $4.31 – includes tax s/h).  (For Background 
Information use Stock #1000-X; $6.73 – includes tax s/h) (10/99)

RAISING THE BAR:  STANDARDS AND TESTS IN CALIFORNIA’S HIGH SCHOOLS -- A Town 
Hall Meeting of The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration between the 
California State Legislature and California State University.  This report is 
the tenth in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in 
Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school 
students, educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about 
problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #989-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/99)      

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA’S 4% ELIGIBILITY PROPOSAL –- The purpose of this 
hearing is to examine long-term policy implications of the decision to end the 
consideration of race and ethnicity in university undergraduate admissions for 
the University of California.  This report contains background information only.  
(Stock #986-S; $3.50 – includes tax, s/h) (2/99)
 
VIOLET IMAGES, VIOLENT ACTS:  WHAT CAN SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS DO? -- A Town Hall 
Meeting of The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration between the 
California State Legislature and California State University.  This report is 
the ninth in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in 
Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school 
students, educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about 
problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #974-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (12/98)      

THE NEW FACE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA:  UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS IN THE 
AFTERMATH OF SP-1 -- The Senate Select Committee on Higher Education Admissions 
& Outreach held this hearing on May 5, 1998. Its purpose is to address a range 
of issues, from the decline in freshmen African-American, Latino and Native 
American students to the University in the aftermath of SP-1, and its impact  
on future Californians.  (For Hearing Transcript use Stock #958-S; $4.85 – 
includes tax, s/h).  (For Background Information use Stock #958-X; $5.39 - 
includes tax, s/h) (5/98)    
 
VALIDATING STANDARDIZED TESTING:  THE ROLE OF THE “SAT & ACT” IN UNDERGRADUATE 
ADMISSIONS -- The Senate Select Committee on Higher Education Admissions & 
Outreach seeks to determine if standardized tests are preventing qualified 
students from attending California’s finest universities.  This hearing 
addresses some of the complex admissions issues that arise as public 
universities attempt to serve all of California’s citizens, while enhancing the 
level of competitive excellence.  (For Hearing Transcript use Stock #955-S; 
$5.66 -- includes tax, s/h).  (For Background Information use Stock #955-X; 
$10.78 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/98)    
   
STUDENTS SEEKING ACCESS TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS:  COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFERS 
-- This hearing held on December 3, 1997 addresses the articulation and transfer 
rate of community college students, particularly those who are not regularly 
admissible to the university directly from high school.  The Senate Select  
Committee on Higher Education Admissions & Outreach is interested in examining 
how the community colleges are currently serving the needs of students already 
in their systems.   (For Hearing Transcript use Stock #954-S; $4.58 -- includes 
tax s/h).  (For Background Information use Stock #954-X; $10.78 -- includes tax, 
s/h) (12/97)    
   
UNIVERSITY OUTREACH AND ELIGIBILITY:  PREPARING STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY TO PURSUE 
THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS -- This publication represents the testimony and 
material presented at the Senate Select Committee on Higher Education Admissions 
and Outreach and the Assembly Higher Education Committee hearing held on 
November 18, 1997.  The hearing examined the eligibility rate of public    
high school graduates and the effectiveness of collaborative student academic    
development programs.  (For Hearing Transcript use Stock #949-S; $4.85 -- 
includes tax,s/h).  (For Background Information use Stock #949-X; $9.97 -- 
includes tax, s/h) (11/97)     
   
COLLEGE ADMISSION POLICIES:  GATEWAY OR BARRIER TO THE FUTURE? -- A Town Hall 
Meeting of The Legischool Project, an educational collaboration between the 
California State Legislature and California State University.  This report is 
the eighth in a series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in 
Sacramento, and    
was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The purpose of these 
meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school students, 
educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of 
mutual interest.  (Stock #948-S; $3.23 -- includes tax, s/h) (5/98)    
   
ADMISSIONS AND ACCESS TO THE UNIVERSITY:  THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT 
PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR THE CHANGING POPULATION -- This publication 
represents the testimony and materials presented at the Senate Select Committee 
on Higher Education Admissions and Outreach hearing held at the University of 
California, Berkeley, campus on September 22, 1997.  The hearing examined the 
issues of University admissions in the aftermath on SP-1 (UC Board of Regents 
Resolution).  (For Hearing Transcript use Stock #946-S; $5.12 -- includes tax, 
s/h).  (For Background Information use Stock #946-X; $7.00 -- includes tax,   
s/h) (9/97)    
      
ISSUES IN SCHOOL REFORM:  STUDENT PERSPECTIVES -- A Town Hall Meeting of The 
LegiSchool Project, an educational collaboration between the California State            
Legislature and California State University.  This report is the seventh in a 
series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in Sacramento, and 
was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The purpose of these 
meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school students, 
educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of 
mutual interest.  (Stock #919-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (Fall/97)    
     
WHO IS GUARDING OUR CHILDREN? -- Minimum basic training requirements for      
school police presently range from 96 hours to 664 hours.  There are presently 
no statutory requirements for school security officers.  The Senate Select 
Committee on School Safety informational hearing was to review the adequacy of 
existing training requirements and selection standards.  (Stock #914-S; $4.04 -- 
includes tax s/h) (5/97)     
       
WHO SHOULD CONTROL THE BEHAVIOR OF MINORS?  A FOCUS ON ATTENDANCE, ASSOCIATION 
AND APPEARANCE -- A Town Hall Meeting of The LegiSchool Project, an educational 
collaboration between the California State Legislature and California State 
University.  This report is the sixth in a series of televised Town Hall 
Meetings from the State Capitol in Sacramento, and was broadcast live via cable 
by the California Channel.  The purpose of these meetings is to provide a   
forum in which California high school students, educators and legislators can 
engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of mutual interest.  (Stock #909-
S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (Spring/97)        
         
COMMUNITY STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS -- A Town Hall         
Meeting held by Senator Teresa P. Hughes which examined school safety programs 
that have been successful.  A panel of elected officials, policy makers, 
researchers and individuals from the public and private sectors heard testimony 
from children, educators and families impacted by violence in schools.  (Stock 
#898-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (9/96)        
             
SEGREGATED SCHOOLS:  SEPARATE BUT EQUAL? -- A Town Hall Meeting of The 
LegiSchool Project, an educational collaboration between the California State        
Legislature and California State University.  This report is the fifth in a 
series of televised Town Hall Meetings from the State Capitol in Sacramento, and 
was broadcast live via cable by the California Channel.  The purpose of these 
meetings is to provide a forum in which California high school students, 
educators and legislators can engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of 
mutual interest.  (Stock #874-S; $3.23 -- includes tax, s/h) (Fall/96)           
           
LITERACY AND CULTURE:  THE PROBLEMS AND PROMISES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION -- A 
report on the town hall meeting sponsored by LegiSchool on the subject of 
bilingual education.  It is the fourth in a series of televised meetings from 
the State Capitol in Sacramento.  The purpose of these meetings is to provide a 
forum in which California high school students, educators and legislators can 
engage in face-to-face dialogue about problems of mutual interest.  (stock #856-
S; $3.77 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/96)           
           
WHY VOTE?  QUESTIONS ON DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION AND POLITICAL REFORM -- A 
report of the LegiSchool Project, an educational collaboration between the            
California State Legislature and California State University, which provided a 
town hall meeting to discuss the political process and the factors that 
discourage people from participating in it.  (stock #816-S; $7.54 -- includes 
tax, s/h) (9/95)           
           
CALIFORNIA RANKINGS:  COMPARING CALIFORNIA TO OTHER STATES IN THE NATION -- A 
report prepared by the Senate Office of Research which includes charts 
displaying California's ranking as compared to the other 49 states in the 
following issue areas:  Employment, Economy and Demographics, State and Local 
Finance, Education, Health, Housing, Criminal Justice, Environment, Energy, 
Transportation, The Arts, and Elections.  (stock #806-S; $10.24 -- includes tax, 
s/h) (7/95)           
           
HOW WILL WE CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN?  ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY AND PUBLIC POLICY IN 
CALIFORNIA -- A report of the LegiSchool Project, an educational collaboration 
between the California State Legislature and California State University, which 
provided a town hall meeting to discuss the very serious social, medical and 
economic consequences of adolescent pregnancy.  California has the highest    
rate of pregnancy among adolescents in our country.  (stock #796-S; $4.85 -- 
includes tax, s/h) (5/95)           
           
A SAFE PLACE, A MENTOR AND SOMETHING TO DO -- PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE YOUTH 
DEVELOPMENT -- A report prepared by the Senate Office of Research about children 
and youth who are of school age.  While most attend school, classroom time 
accounts for less than half of their day.  What they do the rest of the time,       
what their opportunities are, what their potential is and what their risks are 
is the subject of this report.  (stock #804-S; $3.50 -- including tax, 
s/h)(5/95)           
           
THE STATUS OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN CALIFORNIA -- A report prepared by         
the California Senate Office of Research that examines issues related to 
proposals to repeal affirmative action programs affecting public employment, 
education and contracting in California.  (stock #795-S; $7.81 -- includes tax, 
s/h) (3/95)