Its purpose is that of knowledge dissemination, and not professional validation or academic competence.

"Empowerment translates into academic competence, personal confidence, courage, and the will to act."

This can affect a child's academic and social competence.

The school year 1996-98 were marked by the rise in the academic competence of the elementary, high school, and the education graduates.

Scholarship grantees are selected based on academic competence, financial need, and commitment to service.

Only students who demonstrate academic competence should advance to the next grade.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic competence and/or special abilities.

Building skills for school success: Improving the academic and social competence of students.

The trouble is that taken overall the drop in academic competence has not been dramatic.

Young people must be given the opportunity to acquire academic and social competences at school.