Commercial geography, originally taught in 18th-century trading schools, reached its zenith in the mid-1920s because it was stimulated by the development of the British Empire, noted for its commercial applications, and popularized through information disseminated by geographical societies. Demise factors include America's isolationist attitudes,…

Procedures successful for one school in establishing good attendance include phone calls on all unexplained absences, discipline for unexcused absences, incentives for good attendance, charting attendance patterns, and staff coordination for monitoring attendance. Increased state aid, a more positive school climate, and greater student achievement…

Investigates the effects of varying the motivational context of verbal rationales on children's compliance with prohibition. Results indicate that children who received other-oriented rationales performed a greater amount of work and were less likely to show decrements in working over time than did subjects who received self-oriented rationales.…

In court cases involving the discipline of handicapped students, the question of whether or not the disruptive behavior is a manifestation of the handicap inevitably arises. This article discusses rulings in such cases that should guide educators' efforts to discipline students enrolled in special education programs. (Author/WD)

An editorial against the brutality of corporal punishment. (SJL)

Handling discipline through methods of classroom and school management is not sufficient. Any educational program in the public schools that does not promote the development of self-direction in pupils is gravely flawed. (Author/WD)

Suggests a quick way to determine when students should be referred to the principal. (WD)

Outlines the five items that one administrative team has stressed in promoting a workable, understandable, and realistic discipline program. The best move has been making administrators and counselors visible. (Author/IRT)

An effective discipline program requires time, effort, and commitment from the school administrator. Guidelines are suggested. (Author/MLF)

After reviewing the extent of in-school truancy in the Detroit high schools, the author offers three recommendations centering on the adoption and enforcement of attendance policies that lead the student to acceptance of personal responsibility for his/her attendance. (Author/IRT)