This document reports on an inquiry into elementary school students' perceptions of important classroom rules and of the teacher's authority. Chapter 1 provides an overview to this verification inquiry, part of a larger study, Ecological Perspectives for Successful Schooling Practice. The next chapter reports on the findings on children's…

This report is based on a national survey of 22,000 public school teachers. The report reveals a growing gap between the school and the home, and the majority of teachers report that the willingness of parents to be involved in their children's education falls below their expectations. In addition to the reporting of national trends, the report…