What a new principal did to quiet an embattled school, and how he did it, are described by that principal. (AN)

The greater amount of control that can be exerted in conflict situations, the greater the expectation of rationality in conflict resolution. Systems analysis applied to conflict provides a means for rational decisionmaking. (Author/RA)

In dealing with student unrest, school boards must keep the welfare of the majority of students in mind. (Author/RA)

This paper is an exploration of the concept of cognitive dissonance as it is reflected through the seemingly conflicting roles of counseling and testing. To anticipate the potential interplay between such roles creates some speculations not only about what dissonance exists but about what might be done to bring two apparently discrepant cognitions…

This study tested Gross's theory of role conflict resolution by collecting measures on the predictor variables in advance of the time at which principals encountered and resolved role conflict, and by closely replicating other procedures used by Gross. The Accuracy of predictions failed to exceed levels of chance, casting serious doubt on the…

Compares two custody dispute intervention strategies, evaluation and mediation, and clarifies their philosophy, procedural differences, and limitations. The growing dissatisfaction with existing methods of processing custody disputes is affecting public policy as well as the focus of social research and the practice of the mental health…

Provides a fundamental overview of conflict resolution, suggests a teaching plan to implement conflict resolution in a classroom, and recommends various classroom activities that illustrate conflict resolution techniques. (HOD)

Analyzed letters published in China's official newspaper during 1967-68 and 1976-78. Demonstrates that the "letters to the editor" column is a chief institutionalized mechanism for the pursuit and resolution of conflict. (PD)

Israel's main strategies for managing conflict in its educational policymaking system include ignoring or veiling differences, deferring decisions, and exchanging financial resources for political consensus. Among the costs of consensus are rigid fixation on consensual ideas, concealment of conflicts and disagreements on behavioral and operational…

The Community Relations Service of the United States Department of Justice assists in the voluntary settlement of race-related disputes. The service is provided for prison administrators, private agencies, community groups, law enforcement agencies, school officials and parents organizations, business and industry leaders, and federal, state, and…

Suggests a system for classifying problems to help educators identify their problems and understand their complexity. Presents the Problem-Identification Matrix, which helps clarify the cause-and-effect relationship that exists in any problematic situation. (WD)

Presents a case study in which the effect of the conflict between the goals of written expression and presentation is illustrated and describes some exercises designed to alleviate the problem. (HOD)

Cases are described in which 'presences' or 'energies' were experienced as part of relinquishing attachments to lost persons. The evidence does not support any ready 'scientific' account; and it is emphasized that such experiences should be recognized and not discounted for lack of a clear theoretical explanation. (Author)

Presents an adaptation of an organization development approach (OD) used successfully in business and industry. OD can supply counselors in other group settings with a systematic approach to effective conflict resolution. No step can be eliminated or dealt with in a haphazard manner. (Author/BEF)