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| American School Board Journal | 5 |
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| Black, Susan | 1 |
| Ficklen, Ellen | 1 |
| Konnert, William | 1 |
| Wendel, Josef | 1 |
| Wilson, Kara Gae | 1 |
| Zakariya, Sally Banks | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Legal/Legislative/Regulatory… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Policymakers | 4 |
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Ficklen, Ellen – American School Board Journal, 1988
Revolving around whether schools should open before or after Labor Day are the issues of jobs, tradition, money, and local control. Presents the pros and cons being put forth in discussions in a number of states. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, School Attendance Legislation, School Schedules, State Legislation
Wilson, Kara Gae – American School Board Journal, 1993
The 16 school districts in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, found that the most effective method to reduce truancy is to take truants to court. As a result of truancy prosecution, hundreds of students are back in school. Outlines an eight-step program to put a solid truancy prosecution program in place. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Police School Relationship, Prevention
Konnert, William; Wendel, Josef – American School Board Journal, 1988
School board members should undertake thoughtful and informed deliberations on the issues involved in home schooling. (MLF)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Schooling
Black, Susan – American School Board Journal, 1996
Truancy continues to be a pervasive problem in American education. This article describes the extent of the problem, strategies for early intervention, legal sanctions, and school conditions as a source of students' alienation. (Contains 10 references.) (LMI)
Descriptors: Attendance, Compulsory Education, Discipline Policy, Early Intervention
Zakariya, Sally Banks – American School Board Journal, 1988
Legal battles are being waged over standards and regulations governing home schooling. Boards of education are advised to work out any accommodations they can with parents but to be prepared to consult with the school attorney. (MLF)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Compulsory Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
