Psychological abuse of children is known to happen but is seldom publicly discussed. This article deals with some of these issues and describes various ways to help cope with them. (Author)

As educational processes spread throughout the society, schools are no longer the focus of community pride that they once were. (MM)

Discusses four measures adopted by schools to assist in identifying and preventing child abuse and neglect. (BR)

This paper outlines two directions schools must take in order to effect close coordination between home and school. A program of parent education designed to prevent family crises should be set up. Also schools must take the lead in coordinating the various community support services already in existence. (CFM)

The effects of naturally-occuring within-group variations in social density were assessed via observations of children in an extremely crowded township nursery in South Africa. The nursery class consisted of 83 children who ranged in age from 32 to 64 months. Levels of crowding at home appeared to exert only a small effect on sensitivity to…

The relationship between schools and parents is examined. The absence of parent involvement is explained by the institutional character of most schools and the lack of effort by parents and schools. Schools must create more opportunities for parent involvement in vital issues such as decision making and the evaluation of principals. (VM)

Examines an exemplary bilingual program in Albuquerque, New Mexico and examines patterns of classroom literacy, including the role of written Spanish and the values it represents. (DF)

The relationship between the family and the child care service is critical as each has a potentially strong influence on shaping the child's behavior toward desired ends. (Author/IRT)

Several theoretical orientations to family counselling are proposed and some ideas advanced underlying public and professional acceptance of school counsellor work with the family. A brief analysis of three family programs is undertaken as a means of promoting growth, enrichment and change in the family. (Author)

West Philadelphia High School has had many different projects and organizations working inside of the school, including the Philadelphia Student Union (PSU). PSU, a youth-led organization, is committed to making changes in the school and communities of its members. When four PSU students from West Philadelphia High School joined a nonprofit…

This booklet was developed to help school staff members, parents, and community leaders understand how family centers can promote family participation and strengthen their schools. It also serves as a guide to establishing family centers. The term, family center, is used throughout this booklet, although many schools prefer to call their center…

This report describes a program for increasing primary students' reading achievement as indicated by scores on reading series theme tests, state standards achievement test scores, achievement test scores, report card grades, and students' involvement in reading. The targeted population consisted of primary elementary school students in a…

Based on the view that communities that have good schools and better educated residents are safer, more stable communities where business and families thrive, this pamphlet describes how community-based organizations can support family-school compacts and affirm the importance of family and community involvement in student learning. The pamphlet…

This report explores how students' multilingual literacies can become part of everyday classroom practices. It discusses the contribution made by the home language in English language learning and literacy by highlighting the connections between languages in mainstream classroom settings. The strategies highlighted here focus on the representation…

This paper examines issues in the inclusion of parents and families of children with disabilities in the educational process, including societal changes affecting families, barriers to family involvement, changes in the definition of parent involvement, and principles for involving families. A section on background notes the importance of family…