The characteristics of one high school's effectiveness are summarized and the ingredients of its success outlined. Described as extremely important to the school are its commitment to educating students in democratic values and its attempt to practice the democratic ethos in governance, student activities, instruction, regulations, parent…

Changing social values, recent court decisions, inconsistency in thought and action, and consolidation of schools into massive factories are some of the factors that relate to the problem of student discipline. Some solutions are suggested. (Author/MLF)

If the problems of student violence and other forms of misbehavior are to be solved, educators must refocus attention on each student as an individual. (Author)

The need for properly administered classroom discipline is manifested by misbehaving students desiring structure that reveals the importance of managing time, distinguishes between right and wrong, and supports the notion of perseverance. Top performers in administration and teaching understand and practice effective discipline by reinforcing and…