Suggests a new philosophy and set of procedures which excludes punishment as a way of correcting low-level performance and student behavior. (Author/RK)

Describes a school-within-a-school voluntary alternative program in a large suburban high school. Discusses specific components of the program and how they meet student needs for connection, competence, self-control, and contribution. Outlines admission procedures, team-building retreats, leadership development and other components of the program.…

A case study of how students have a voice in a school community. Describes the governance system and the ways students participate. Positive results have included a sense of ownership and pride, cooperative adult-student relationships, and the development of greater responsibility and citizenship. An appendix contains the school constitution. (MLF)

Ten not-so-serious recommendations for policymakers based on the rationale that art education takes time away from the classes that prepare students for standardized tests. (Author/MLF)

Addresses the evolution of the student-as-consumer philosophy through a review of the literature and analyzes the contemporary contractual relationship between colleges and students through examination of federal and state case law. Guidelines for administrative practice suggesting methods for avoidance of institutional and professional liability…

Considers critical thinking in terms of its political and civic functions and the educational conditions that facilitate its development, use, and growth. Argues that the authoritarian and bureaucratic nature of schools exerts a significant and restrictive influence on the thinking of the young. (DMM)

Tells the story of a disruptive student who refuses to follow directions from the teacher and finds various ways of undermining classroom activities. Suggests that the student nevertheless sees his own work as "excellent" and believes his policy of "daring to be different" is really paying off. (TB)

Describes how high school students at Lugoff-Elgin High School in South Carolina exercised their first amendment rights of free press and speech and won the first round in a fight to save their principal's job. (SR)

Distinguishes between traditional Dominator schools, which rank persons in hierarchies imposed by force, and Partnership schools, which work to empower students through four key values of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Summarizes representative responses to questions posed to 94 secondary school students in these 4 areas. (NB)

Describes the "Plug-In School" concept that transforms the school into a hub for receiving learning modules that are "injected" into its classrooms. Two examples of how this concept would work are provided. (GR)

Compares and contrasts the early years of the great polymath Henri Poincare (1854-1912) and the icon of 20th-century science, Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Similarities and dissimilarities are discussed in how both men related to their educational systems, and lessons are drawn for identification and support of gifted children. (CR)

Explains how Minnesota's first nature-center-based preschool supports its curriculum with a homey, child-friendly country house design. Several photos are included. (GR)

Presents design guidelines and organizational and site principles for creating schoolyards where students can learn about ecology. Principles for building schoolyard ecological systems are described. (GR)

In this article, the author discusses how to evaluate "green schools" that not only the standards and characteristics can be reflected on a regional basis, but also the ability to create such schools can be enhanced. The author also discusses the characteristics and connotative meaning of a "green school" and enumerates a list…

One of the ultimate goals of policy makers is to enable citizens to take advantage of a globalised world economy. This is leading them to focus on the improvement of education policies, ensuring the quality of service provision, a more equitable distribution of learning opportunities and stronger incentives for greater efficiency in schooling.…