Explains that the school can not only recognize abuse and neglect before a child is battered or emotionally scarred, but it can also intervene. Outlines four prerequisites for the school's role as intermediary between the family and the community agencies and resources that can help the family. (IRT)

Analyzes and defines the concept of "learning climate." Discusses the conceptual models of Biddle and Brookover. Considers the use of observation techniques and surveys to measure learning climate. Reviews research on the relationship between learning climate and the attainment of course and institutional objectives. (DMM)

Examines how France's University of Grenoble provides for its disabled students in its residence halls, including a description of the university's service for disabled service. A hospital/education center where disabled students can receive care and physiotherapy while attending school is highlighted. (GR)

Describes how architects designed a school that could take advantage of California's temperate climate. Photos and a floorplan are included. (GR)

Discusses the "schools-within-schools" design concept used to transform their large educational facilities into more intimate learning communities. Some ideas on how school districts can create smaller settings and more intimate learning communities within their larger schools are explored. (GR)

Describes Miami University's (Ohio) dining hall that was designed to entice students to use on-campus eateries by providing onsite show cooking of gourmet and international foods. Photos are included. (GR)

Presents design features of the Dawson Elementary School (Corpus Chriti, Texas) where an atmosphere of an old town square and the feeling of community have been created. Photos and a floor plan are provided. (GR)

Presents design features of the Renner Middle School (Plano, Texas) where the sprawling suburbs have been kept at bay while creating the atmosphere of an academic village. Photos and a floor plan are provided. (GR)

Addressing recent criticism of distance education, explores the distinctive hidden curriculum (supposed "real" agenda) of distance education, focusing on both its positive and negative expressions. Also offers an updated view of the hidden curriculum of traditional, campus-based education, grounded in an emerging worldwide context of broadening…

Discusses the trend of colleges and universities toward using a single-card student identification system to meet student needs for other services and convenience. Provides advice for successfully implementing a one-card system. (GR)

Compelling empirical research shows that a positive and sustained school climate promotes students' academic achievement and healthy development. Not surprisingly, a positive school climate also promotes teacher retention, which itself enhances student success. Yet the knowledge of the effects of school climate on learning has not been translated…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show that the "Back on Track" program is designed to support students with a chronic illness (usually cancer) to maintain contact with their school and peers whilst undergoing treatment, to promote socio-emotional wellbeing and to facilitate the ease of return to school when they are well. An…

Since 2005, the National Indian Education Study (NIES) has provided educators, policymakers, and the public with information about the background and academic performance of fourth- and eighth-grade American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in the United States. This report, the second in a two-part series based on the 2009 NIES survey,…

This is another brief account of one of the seventeen member schools founded in the United States before 1776. (Editor/RK)

Article focused on the need for keeping schools for humans rather than merely extensions of machines. (Author/RK)