Senator Bayh discusses what he discovered about school vandalism and violence in his work on senate committee investigating the topic. Some positive approaches to the problems are included. (IRT)

In a three-year study, 20 schools from 12 districts tested strategies on reducing vandalism. The results showed that inappropriate student behavior decreased each year, leading to the conclusion that educators can act to reduce vandalism and inappropriate student behavior. (Author/WD)

Examines the use of police in the schools--costs, scope, cause, and problems. (IRT)

As a result of violence, vandalism, drugs, and interracial conflict, traditional concepts of high school education are changing. This journalistic report is followed by educators' comments and reactions. (DW)

Describes how Niles Township High School's self-directive contracts with students have cut down incidents of vandalism and disruptive behavior. (Author)

Forty-two chief school officers from state departments of education provided information for this study. A table shows the kinds of activities in use in each state, including student codes, community training, surveys of school staff and students, task force reports, and legislation requiring monitoring of violence and vandalism. (PB)