Examines the nature and extent of interagency liaison in the context of two community nurseries providing integrated education, health, and social services in the Strathclyde region of Scotland. Concludes that effective liaison can significantly reduce the number of young children taken into residential care. (MDM)

Examines the academic achievement of East Asian and White elementary school students in relation to sociocultural and interpersonal factors. Finds a positive correlation between the East Asian students' high achievement and the values that they share with their parents, the home learning activities in which families participate, and the…

This article focuses on the issues of reintegrating the chronically ill child into the school setting, the types of school problems encountered, the process of school reentry, (including a successful school reentry plan), and the implications for the school and the family of returning the chronically ill child to school. (DB)

Offers child care directors five tips on responding in an enthusiastic and reassuring manner to prospective clients' objections to child care program costs. (BB)

Describes an elementary school six years after it adopted the Comer process, an educational philosophy promoting ongoing collaboration among parents, teachers, and administrators to do what is best for student learning and development. Consensus whenever possible and open expression of feelings and issues builds professionalism and community.…

Interactive language arts homework helps parents and children come together on activities they enjoy. The article presents a project in which students interview their parents on hairstyles from their youth, write a paragraph about the subject, then follow up with class activities. Includes a questionnaire form for students to give their parents.…

Offers practical tips to help primary teachers prevent or smooth out home and classroom values clashes and maintain friendly relationships with parents. The article recommends keeping the lines of communication open, asking parents about their expectations and concerns, becoming sensitive to cultural differences, and showing respect for parents.…

Presents suggestions for parents to stimulate children's language development. Suggestions include appreciating children's effort rather than correcting language, creating an environment that invites exploration, engaging in conversation frequently, playing with language and words, reading aloud daily to children, providing a variety of quality…

Although challenges faced by refugee children in English schools are those faced by all students, theirs are exacerbated by their refugee status. Particular problems are those of student migration, language, culture, home and school relationships, the pastoral aspect of school care, and the need for time to deal with the child as an individual.…

Analysis of National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data shows both men and women engaged in substantial job search and mobility in early career, with high payoff. Although men suffered more involuntary mobility, women were more likely to change jobs for family reasons, which resulted in less wage growth. (SK)

Describes a unique, employer-based infant care program that allows parents to care for their babies in the workplace, and reports on the response of coworkers to this arrangement. Results indicate that parenting babies in the workplace has little, if any, perceived negative effect on the work life of other employees. (Author/GCP)

There is evidence that conventional classroom practices fail to engender a sense of belonging, especially among at-risk students. Suggests that school can increase the sense of belonging for all students by emphasizing the importance of the teacher/student relationship in the life of the classroom and the school community. Provides examples of…

Two factors are fueling college faculty interest in at-home sabbaticals: the rise of the two-career family, and technological advances that allow faculty to communicate with colleagues from home. Critics feel that to take full advantage of sabbatical leave, faculty should leave the home area. One institution has created a seven-week sabbatical for…

This response to Mahoney et al. (EC 623 392) agrees that parent education can be philosophically compatible with family-centered approaches and suggests a view of parent education as partnership education. After identifying the problems of traditional parent education, partnership education is discussed in terms of ecological perspectives, parents…

A study surveyed 51 teachers at a small-town midwestern school, using the High School and Family Partnership Summary instrument. Only 20 teachers strongly agreed that parental involvement would increase student success; 3 had time to involve parents. Only four believed the school viewed parents as important partners. (Contains 14 references.) (MLH)