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Fortenberry, Robert N.; Tadlock, James A. – 1986
The school effectiveness movement stresses a safe and orderly learning environment for students. Concern for students' and parents' legal rights, coupled with recent criticism of school practices regarding corporal punishment, suspension, and expulsion, has spawned research into theoretical, practical, and legal implications related to pupil…
Descriptors: Corporal Punishment, Discipline Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Expulsion
Naughton, Jim – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1998
Salaries of head coaches in college sports are rising, but a large salary gap remains between coaches of men's and women's teams. In a national ranking of institutions by salary averages, men's coaches at the median institution made 43% more than women's coaches. Some institutions provide more salary equity than others. The Justice Department is…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, College Athletics, Comparative Analysis, Females
Lively, Kit – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1998
Campus police and other college officials believe the 16,237 alcohol arrests and 7,060 drug arrests on college campuses in 1996 reflect tougher enforcement, not increased usage among students. This is particularly true in states such as Michigan, where state law concerning underage drinking has changed, and in communities where enforcement is…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Students, Higher Education, Illegal Drug Use
Download full textSpero, Abby – 1985
This report presents analysis, findings, and recommendations from a study of certain members of the "new wave" immigrant population, specifically Southeast Asian women, Haitian women, and Hispanic women. After an executive summary of the study's objectives, background, and findings, the two phases of the project are described: (1) the collection…
Descriptors: Cubans, Educational Needs, Employment Programs, Females
National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA. Council of Urban Boards of Education. – 1996
This survey provides information on many of the critical issues facing urban schools. It reflects data collected from school districts that constitute the National School Boards Association's Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) and some districts eligible for participation in this group. Of the 85 districts that participated in the study,…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment
National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA. Council of Urban Boards of Education. – 1992
This study evaluates characteristics and critical issues facing urban schools in 1992 via a survey of school districts with membership in the Council of Urban Boards of Education and in several eligible districts. Sixty-two urban school districts responded to the survey. Of this total, 47 (68 percent) of the Council's participating districts…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
