Describes a complaint file system for dealing with students' complaints about others, whereby students write up their complaints and deposit them in the teacher's mailbox for future action. Describes requirements for complaints and how each is followed up with a written conference with parent(s) and perhaps a meeting with a counselor. (KDFB)

Software piracy among college students is increasing, and the software publishing industry insists colleges are responsible for the activities of their computer nets' users. Colleges generally cooperate with publishers when their students are found infringing on copyrights. The Software Publishers Association is holding a University of Puget Sound…

Rankings are given for the 100 colleges and universities with the highest numbers of Hispanic students receiving bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and for the institutions with the highest Hispanic graduation numbers in 28 disciplines. Rankings for Puerto Rican institutions are listed separately. (MSE)

Discusses lifelong learning and the need for information retrieval skills, and describes how Northwest Missouri State University incorporates a heuristic model of library instruction in which students continually evaluate and refine information-seeking practices while progressing through all levels of courses in diverse disciplines. (Author/LRW)

Interview with H. Jerome Freiberg discusses the Consistency Management and Cooperative Discipline program, which encourages students to become "citizens" of their classroom and take responsibility for its academic and social environment. Recommends ways to improve the environment in urban schools and describes Freiberg's work with…

Outlines a curriculum designed to teach self-control skills to children. Presents ideas for impulse control, following school routines, managing group situations, managing stress, and solving social problems. Gives a detailed process for teaching a self-control skill and emphasizes the importance of practical experience. (RJM)

Highlights data on the elementary school principal from 1999-2000 National Center for Education Statistics Schools and Staffing Survey. Includes demographics, education and experience, discipline policies, school goals, and salaries. Also comments on statistics for elementary school enrollment, minority children enrollment, history achievement…

Presents a model for using guidance in mild and serious conflict situations in the preschool classroom. Describes how classic conflict management techniques are used to make both parties equal contributors to a peaceful settlement through mediation, including guidance talks, self-removal, and class meetings. Discusses use of comprehensive guidance…

A British Columbia high school student filed a complaint claiming the school board failed to protect him from homophobic harassment by students. The tribunal found the school liable because it was responsible for providing an educational environment free from harassment. However, the tribunal did not show that the board's breach of duty caused the…

Middle and high school teachers are taking the time to teach about reading in their disciplines implementing an approach called "Reading Apprenticeship," a partnership of expertise, drawing on what teachers know and do as readers in their disciplines and on adolescents' unique strengths as learners. (MLF)

Under both the present and the proposed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act law there is no 10-day rule that keeps school administrators from taking strong measures to deal with students who pose a clear and present danger to the safety of others. (Author/MLF)

Explores information architecture curricula at North American universities based on an analysis of 40 course descriptions available on the Web. Academic disciplines related to IA education include library and information science, information technology, business administration, literature, arts, and design as well as continuing education programs.…

This qualitative research project examined strategies taken at two secondary schools in Scotland to reduce exclusions. Emphasis was on keeping pupils "on track" and helping deviant pupils to modify their behavior within more flexible boundaries. Among successful strategies were identifying pupils "at risk" early, tailoring…

This article offers a repertoire of behavior management strategies to help students with attention deficit disorder (ADD) succeed in school. Strategies range from conducting a functional behavioral assessment to antecedents- and consequences-based strategies. The article also discusses factors that educators may consider in meeting the behavioral…

Focuses on classroom management in the music classroom. Discusses why a management system is important and how to meet student needs. Addresses types of behavior problems and solutions for four levels of problems related to student behavior. Explores the importance of proactive management on the part of the music teacher. (CMK)