In October 1984, Education Secretary William Bennett proclaimed 1985-86 the "Year of the Elementary School" and announced the Elementary School Recognition Program. The program's goal was to focus national attention on schools providing high-quality instructional and character development programs. This article lists the 270 winning…

At the F. D. Roosevelt School in Lawndale, California, publicly acknowledging good student behavior in weekly awards assemblies sets the tone for other assemblies. The effects of expecting good behavior and rewarding it go beyond the auditorium to influence attitudes in the halls and classrooms. (MLF)

The Walt Disney Magnet School Tot Lot, part of the school and park complex in Chicago, is designed for younger children. (Author/MLF)

A New York City competition produces designs for accessibility in both the plan and the equipment provided in "multiuser parks." (Author)

Lists adolescent fiction and nonfiction titles that received Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Child Study Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Award, Christopher Award, Edgar Allen Poe Award, Golden Kite Award, Nebula Award, and National Book Award/American Book Award. Each entry includes bibliographic information and…

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching were awarded for the first time in October 1983. This bulletin spotlights the two Oregon mathematics teachers who were nominated by the state for the national award. Sue McGraw and Fred Board are master teachers with unique, individual, and exceptional classroom teaching…

The top six educational software titles were picked: Bank Street School Filer, Biofeedback Microlab, Geometric Presupposer: Points and Lines and Geometric Supposer: Quadrilaterals, Logowriter, Microzine, and Touch 'N Write: Palmer Manuscript Penmanship. Twenty-three additional programs are also presented. Each has a descriptive comment. (MNS)

Awards for exemplary staff development programs from the National Center for the Improvement of Learning are announced for 17 school districts, selected from 55 submitted to the award competition. Nine of the programs are featured in this issue; the remaining eight will be described in the March issue. (MLF)

Offers comments from the judges of a high school newspaper writing contest, who point to problems in student writing and to student problems in distinguishing between news stories, features, and editorials. (GT)

Describes a program promoting academic achievement through quiz competitions between schools in Virginia. Includes descriptions of other programs promoting academic achievement. (MD)

Highlights projects and statistics of the Association of School Business Officials' Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by Schools Program. (MLF)

Fitness testing programs with award systems began in 1958 and proved to be extremely popular. Award programs for students with disabilities are described. The need for award systems for all handicapped students is stressed. (MT)

The American Society of Dentistry for Children recognized the Milwaukee Board of School Directors' commitment to promoting better oral health and nutritional habits among school children. (Author/MLF)

The article summarizes responses of 30 alumni directors to a survey concerning creative ways to recognize alumni and volunteers for outstanding service. Examples are given of specialized award categories, innovative award mementos, and special ceremonies. (DB)

The Total Energy Management (TEM) for Minnesota Schools program is a unified, planned approach to reducing the energy use and costs of an individual school or school district. The program is designed to increase energy awareness and improve school energy efficiency through: (1) careful energy accounting; (2) changes in operations and maintenance…