Catherine Steiner-Adair, clinical psychologist, has consulted for more than 350 independent and public schools, parents, and students, on a wide range of topics related to strengthening children's social and emotional development, shaping school culture, and deepening parents' connections to their children. Four years ago, she was able to collect…

As always, "what's happening" is a product of what has come before, and the past decade has been one of phenomenal and unprecedented social change, much of it fueled by the explosion in new and powerful technologies available to both adults and children. As the rightful boundaries between the adult world and the child's world have continued to…

Cary Potter was President of the National Association of Independent Schools from 1964-1978. As he leaves NAIS he gives his views on education, on independence, on the independent school, on public responsibility, on choice in a free society, on educational change, and on the need for collective action by independent schools. (Author/RK)

Our series of brief accounts of the 17 NAIS member schools founded before 1776 ends with these stories of the two oldest schools--Roxbury Latin School in Massachusetts and the Collegiate School in New York City. (Editor/RK)

Discusses some ideas about being a professional in educational fund-raising and working with volunteers with particular attention toward improving the use of those volunteer workers. (Author/RK)

Certain changes in today's families are making enormous differences in what parents expect of schools. Independent schools have to relate to their demands thereby better understanding what parents want for their children. As a result parents will be more motivated to find the time to cooperate with the school. (Author/RK)

Surveys of students in two private schools in northeastern states showed that antigay bias is pervasive (beginning with middle schoolers), involves mostly boys, arises in unstructured spaces, and is frequently overlooked by teachers. Schools considering interventions should recognize the import of sexual identity and respect, set precedents, and…

Parents are asking educators for ways of not having to choose between themselves and their children. How independent schools can help is discussed by the author in her remarks made at the 1977 National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference. (Author/RK)

Considers certain aspects of independent school life that obstruct communication between parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Attempts to define what a good school is and what parents should expect to be getting for their investment in a child's education. (Author/RK)

Independent schools must regain a sense of union in an underlying purpose and reaffirm their commitment to attaining excellence while resisting the goals that are simpler and easier to measure. (Author/RK)

The growing debate on nuclear weapons in recent years has begun to make inroads into school curricula. Elementary and secondary school teachers now face the important task of educating their students on issues relating to nuclear war without indoctrinating them to a particular point of view. (JBM)

Identifies via questionnaire data major health risks and problems. Emphasizes the responsibilities of schools in helping students develop effective health attitudes and habits. Recommends strategies for improving health education programs. (JD)