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For Fans of State Merit Scholarships, a Cautionary Tale From Louisiana.
- Source :
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Chronicle of Higher Education . 4/16/99, Vol. 45 Issue 32, pA36. 3p. 3 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Comments on the state of Louisiana's merit scholarship program as of April 16, 1999. Potential state-budget deficit a threat to the program; Comments of the state's Commissioner of Higher Education, E. Joseph Savoie; Similar programs in other states; Rising popularity of the programs; Underestimation of the cost of setting low academic standards for the awards. INSET: Copying Georgia's HOPE: States That Are Weighing....
- Subjects :
- *EDUCATION policy
*SCHOLARSHIPS
*EDUCATIONAL standards
*BUDGET deficits
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00095982
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 32
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 1762829