America's campuses probably can anticipate several more years of student dissatisfactions and sporadic disturbances. This report, supplemented by exhibits, spells out a model bill or rights and responsibilities for campuses and is a manual for campus members concerned with protecting constructive and legal dissent and avoiding destructive and…

This paper is an attempt to respond to the need for workable procedures for assessing the effectiveness of programs and institutions in complex postsecondary education systems. Effectiveness is taken to mean the capacity of the institution to advance student development-academic, vocational, and affective. Four general strategies are outlined in…

These guidelines present in outline form the rights and responsibilities of elementary and secondary students enrolled in Department of Defense Dependents Schools. The guidelines are statements of principle. The laws and customs of host nations and the general authority of local U.S. military commanders will determine how these guidelines are…

Author stressed the need for a new moral consciousness and the leadership of educators willing to first seek it in themselves. (Author/RK)

The Laurel Ridge Elementary School has achieved a sense of community and it has done so against distinct odds. Why is Laurel Ridge working? How is it achieving a sense of community? What aspects of community living are evident at Laurel Ridge? Seven criteria demonstrate how it has achieved a good community life. (Author/RK)

Six studies of schools are reviewed and their findings discussed in relation to a proposed research model of schools as social institutions. It is argued that the results confirm differences in achievement, atmosphere and ethos. Discusses the effects on pupils and some reasons for these different outcomes. (Author/RK)

This article discusses the initial development tasks that greet the student making the transition from school to college. A three-session, structured group program is outlined for helping the new student meet these tasks systematically rather than haphazardly. (Author)

Outlines the responsibility of the skilled teacher in spreading the Word of God--by directing attention to the mystery of God's presence, arousing curiosity, fostering respect, providing an example of response. Uses Christ's example as a model teacher and through the Scriptures explains what is unique about the teaching ministry. (Author/RK)

Author visits his former school, with its emphasis on the other Rs". (Editor/RK)

Describes the basic competencies needed to be developed by assistant principals if they are to function effectively. Competencies appear under four headings: administrative relationships, teacher relationships, student relationships, and community relationships. (MD)

This article addresses the disabled child's particular vulnerability to child abuse and exploitation. Roles for schools and parents are described in detail along with specific signs of abuse. Stressed is the need to provide disabled children with accurate information on sexual abuse and with the necessary skills to protect themselves. (Author/VW)

Analysis of the classroom environments of 40 Israeli high schools revealed two distinct types--challenging and supportive. The attributes and shortcomings of each type of school are compared. (Author/MT)

Discusses school bullying and Harvard Schoolyard Bullying Practicum conference. Conference emphasized five points: (1) school bullying is a pervasive problem; (2) to avoid confrontation, victims skip school, play sick, and get sick under pressure; (3) victims and bullies need help; (4) bullying behavior is not normal; and (5) intervention…

In England, schools have not acted as agents of change in relation to the rights of students. Traditionally, the authority of the headmaster is supreme, and parents and students have little power or influence. The concept of student rights has only recently received recognition in England. (MD)

Outlines a successful high school orientation program using volunteer upperclass students to acclimate new students. (MD)