Does it matter which labels are used to define and discuss student drinking? A drink is a drink, right? According to the author, however, the words chosen when talking about drinking can impact the ability to address this pervasive and persistent problem. (Contains 11 references.) (BF)

Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled secondary prevention trials to explore the effects of school-based violence prevention programs on aggressive and violent behavior in children at high risk for violence. Results indicated that such programs produced modest reductions in aggressive and violent behaviors in…

Examined the impact of creative drama activities on elementary students' self-concept, social skills, and problem behavior. Students were divided into intervention and control groups. Data from student surveys did not show any significant treatment effects for any of the dependent variables. Results did not differ by gender. The main and…

Discusses the legal and educational requirements for functional behavioral assessment (FBAs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) for special-education students. (Contains 45 references.)(PKP)

The Reality Rub is one of six Life Space Crisis Interventions. The goal is to help students reorganize and clarify distorted perceptions of an emotionally intense event. As seen in this article, teaching positive behavior begins by helping young people correct their blurred and biased views of reality. (Author)

Suggests that the course and malleability of maladaptive behaviors are partly rooted in early aggressive behaviors occurring in poorly managed classrooms. Encourages teacher education training programs incorporate classroom management training. Concludes that the nature and severity of aggressive behaviors in middle school depend on effective…

Presents evidence supportive of the conclusion that teacher and classroom practices can over-ride the effect of the "input mix"--the social and academic backgrounds of one's fellow students. Reviews evidence that teacher practices moderate the impact of the input mix on student learning and behavior and presents evidence that authoritative…

Notes that bullying behavior is thought to be one of the major causes of violence in schools. Suggests that implementing programs to improve student behavior associated with character traits is a task worth undertaking. Proposes that everyone in the school community should be involved. Concludes that with these improvements in student behavior and…

Examines the perceived influence of alcohol advertising in a daily campus newspaper on the drinking behaviors of students. Findings indicated that college students do perceive that their drinking patterns are influenced by alcohol promotions in the campus newspaper and, furthermore, that self-identified binge drinkers were influenced significantly…

Describes efforts by school superintendents to develop dress codes for school employees. Describes link between teacher dress and student decorum. Includes excerpts from staff dress codes from three school districts: Goose Creek Consolidated School District, Baytown, Texas; Denver Public Schools, Colorado; Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh,…

Learning-disabled children often learn to wear masks to protect their self-esteem. Several common types of masks are identified, and an outline is given of the characteristics of learning-disabled children and steps that teachers can take if a learning disability is suspected. (IAH)

Used two experiments to assess extent to which introductory psychology students' self-selection into experiments produced biased samples. Students chose between apparently different experiments with different descriptions and between individual and group sign-up slots. Results demonstrated that students sorted themselves into experiments and into…

Although class size reductions are often proposed as a way to improve student learning, research does not indicate that smaller classes will necessarily produce improved student achievement. Class size effects on student learning vary by grade, pupil characteristics, subject area, teaching method, and other learning interventions. References…

Anecdotes which illustrate student behavior can effectively communicate to parents information on positive or negative student behavior. This article describes the use of anecdotes in parent conferences, gives details on keeping anecdotal records of student behavior, and advises teachers on how to convey information to parents about student…

Considers the conditions under which students willingly do homework. Utilizing H. Heckhausen's Expanded Motivation Model, analyzes the correlation between the variable, fun, and other cognitive and technical variables. Identifies factors that lead to pleasurable homework. (RW)