%0 Book %A National Research Council %E Wachter, Kenneth W. %E Finch, Caleb E. %T Between Zeus and the Salmon: The Biodemography of Longevity %@ 978-0-309-07517-6 %D 1997 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/5740/between-zeus-and-the-salmon-the-biodemography-of-longevity %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/5740/between-zeus-and-the-salmon-the-biodemography-of-longevity %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Behavioral and Social Sciences %P 296 %X Demographers and public health specialists have been surprised by the rapid increases in life expectancy, especially at the oldest ages, that have occurred since the early 1960s. Some scientists are calling into question the idea of a fixed upper limit for the human life span. There is new evidence about the genetic bases for both humans and other species. There are also new theories and models of the role of mutations accumulating over the life span and the possible evolutionary advantages of survival after the reproductive years. This volume deals with such diverse topics as the role of the elderly in other species and among human societies past and present, the contribution of evolutionary theory to our understanding of human longevity and intergenerational transfers, mathematical models for survival, and the potential for collecting genetic material in household surveys. It will be particularly valuable for promoting communication between the social and life sciences. %0 Book %A National Research Council %E McDonnell, Lorraine M. %E McLaughlin, Margaret J. %E Morison, Patricia %T Educating One and All: Students with Disabilities and Standards-Based Reform %@ 978-0-309-09019-3 %D 1997 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/5788/educating-one-and-all-students-with-disabilities-and-standards-based %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/5788/educating-one-and-all-students-with-disabilities-and-standards-based %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Education %K Behavioral and Social Sciences %P 304 %X In the movement toward standards-based education, an important question stands out: How will this reform affect the 10% of school-aged children who have disabilities and thus qualify for special education? In Educating One and All, an expert committee addresses how to reconcile common learning for all students with individualized education for "one"—the unique student. The book makes recommendations to states and communities that have adopted standards-based reform and that seek policies and practices to make reform consistent with the requirements of special education. The committee explores the ideas, implementation issues, and legislative initiatives behind the tradition of special education for people with disabilities. It investigates the policy and practice implications of the current reform movement toward high educational standards for all students. Educating One and All examines the curricula and expected outcomes of standards-based education and the educational experience of students with disabilities—and identifies points of alignment between the two areas. The volume documents the diverse population of students with disabilities and their school experiences. Because approaches to assessment and accountability are key to standards-based reforms, the committee analyzes how assessment systems currently address students with disabilities, including testing accommodations. The book addresses legal and resource implications, as well as parental participation in children's education.