Argues for small alternative schools as a method for dealing with disruptive, alienated youth. Outlines the basic ingredients necessary to the success of such a program. Specifically addresses six possible objections to these alternative schools for disaffected students. (SJL)

Factors influencing school performance of alienated minority youth are examined, preventive approaches discussed, and results of a survey of 165 preservice and inservice teachers and other educational personnel regarding student alienation are presented. Contributing factors to adjustment problems are traced to environmental influences,…

Discusses alienation as a cause of underachievement, antisocial behavior, and indifference among gifted adolescents; suggests educational implications on the basis of a theory that distinguishes between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence. (MCG)

This paper discusses the outcomes of a study on indirect bullying behaviors in girls and the link between girls' peer relationships and bullying behaviors. The study used self-report and peer nomination instruments to survey 987 Australian girls in individual classes from Year 6 to Year 10 in 7 South Australian Catholic and independent schools, 5…

Details various ways music teachers can provide children with the emotional resources to rescue and heal themselves. Primary among these is the establishment of trust. Recommends modeling stability, consistency, benevolence, flexibility, and a healthy perspective. Discusses the challenges and problems of being a surrogate parent. (MJP)