Described is the problem of improving student motivation. Four motivational techniques are discussed. (SL)

Despite the controversies that it has created in school districts throughout the country, zero tolerance continues to be a widely used response to school disruption and violence. This paper explores the history, philosophy, and effectiveness of zero-tolerance school disciplinary strategies. Growing out of Reagan-Bush-era drug-enforcement policy,…

Treats various state's laws on corporal punishment in schools as it affects students and teachers. Recommends that corporal punishment be used only as self-defense measure. (DS)

Proposes ways of coping with student misbehavior and teacher overreaction. (SP)

Tells why reformers are out to ban the ancient custom of corporal punishment in the schools. Suggests that school boards should scrutinize their policies on discipline now, before potential storms of controversy break out in their communities. (Author)

Discusses the legal limits of school officials' control over student behavior. (JF)

The author concludes from his discussion of due process that although the courts have begun to depart somewhat from the doctrine of judicial nonintervention in student discipline in higher education, they still seem to prefer that the Dean and the student settle the issue in the Dean's office in a manner fair to all concerned. (Author/BY)

Court decisions have reaffirmed the principal's authority to search lockers. (Author)

The reclaiming approach is a discipline alternative for at-risk students. Combining modern child development research with Native American traditions, the method emphasizes that student self-concept must be characterized by components of the circle of courage (belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity). The article suggests a number of…

Describes how administrator-imposed discipline of students is circumscribed by their legal rights. (PKP)

Describes a fourth-grade student who had been in detention hundreds of times but who was attentive and well-behaved during tutoring sessions in reading. Argues that nothing is wrong with school rules, only with their consequences--detentions and suspensions isolate the student. (RS)

Controversy over the use of corporal punishment is a major issue in United States schools. In view of the uncertain status of corporal punishment, 10 costly mistakes that may risk lawsuits or criminal charges and ways to avoid them are described. (SI)

This discussion of the discipline of students with disabilities notes rules and limitations that are different from those for the discipline of students without disabilities. Legal considerations in disciplining all students as well as those protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…

Education's main purpose should be to achieve understanding, but such understanding is hard to achieve because educators have little knowledge of how to teach for it and students harbor intellectual habits that inhibit performances of understanding. The article emphasizes that students' access to disciplinary tools is crucial in quality education.…