Cross-National Variation in Educational Preparation for Adulthood: From Early Adolescence to Young Adulthood

Title:	Cross-National Variation in Educational Preparation for Adulthood: From Early Adolescence to Young Adulthood
Description:	This paper presents key indicators of educational and employment status for students making the transition from early adolescence to young adulthood.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (168KB)
Cover Date:	February 2001
Web Release:	April 17, 2001
Print Release:	Currently only available online, print version forthcoming.
Publication #:	NCES 200101 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Lippman, Laura
Type of Product:	Working Paper
	Working Papers provide preliminary analysis of substantive, technical, and methodological issues. They are works in progress that are presented to promote the sharing of valuable work experience and knowledge. These papers have not undergone a rigorous review for consistency with NCES standards.
Survey/Program Areas:	International Activities Program (IAP)
Keywords:	Adult Literacy • international International Comparisons • math and science achievement • reading literacy
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Working Paper, please contact: Xiaolei Wang.