Sleep--not getting enough or not getting good sleep--can greatly affect students' cognitive, academic, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning. Sleep issues are relatively common, occurring in as many as 25% of children and are more prevalent in those with certain medical conditions (pain, asthma, traumatic brain injury) or psychiatric…

School-based mentoring (SBM) is an adaptation of the traditional mentoring model for schools. Involving schools can help programs reach groups of youth who may not otherwise be served, but school-based programs and their matches must adjust to the structure of the school. Available research suggests new and additional mentor training, staff…

The mission of this new fourth edition is to provide the reader with a solid foundation in the historical and philosophical perspectives of college student affairs development; assist the reader in understanding the major concepts and purpose of student affairs' practice, methods, and program models; enable the reader to conceptualize the theme,…

Over the last decade, the needs of educational organizations have been changing in accordance with increasingly complex pedagogical models and with the technological evolution of e-learning environments with very dynamic teaching and learning requirements. This book explores state-of-the-art software architectures and platforms used to support…

This guide presents information and clinical tools to implement the Anger Coping Program, an empirically supported intervention for students in grades 3-6. Practitioners are taken step by step through setting up treatment groups, teaching vital skills for reducing aggression and disruptive behavior, and building strong partnerships with teachers…

Examines the reasons behind the renewed popularity of small rural schools. Successful practices employed at several rural schools are described briefly. (JMB)

The college psychology fair, held for high school students, is discussed as a vehicle for providing the public with a view of experimental psychology. (Author/AM)

An outgrowth of the New York City Annual Storytelling Festival, this handbook presents a framework upon which to build a storytelling program for children. The handbook is intended to prompt additional exploration of the literature on storytelling and folklore and help start storytelling programs, contests, and festivals in schools. The handbook…

Briefly describes a computer fair conducted by the Winn Brook Parent Teachers Association in Massachusetts in order to raise funds to purchase microcomputers for elementary schools. Over 50 computers were available for hands-on demonstrations and several vendors exhibited computer software. (JJD)

Article treats the particular qualities and potentialities of the radio medium, considers radiovision and concludes with a look at some areas of development. (Author)

Discusses the advantages of including a "theme page" in the high school newspaper and suggests several topics. (RB)

This introductory guide for planning television and radio productions in schools covers the following topics: (1) guidelines for preparing a television script; (2) grooming for television; (3) delivering the message; (4) the production studio; (5) points on camera operation; (6) lighting the studio; (7) guidelines for making graphics; (8)…

Intended for participants in the volunteer grandparents program, this manual briefly defines Head Start program purposes, goals, and recipients and describes training guidelines for volunteer grandparents and staff training coordinators. Training for the volunteer grandparent project is outlined in terms of volunteer service, personal…

Argues for and gives ideas of how to involve more students in the activities of middle schools. (IRT)