The idea that students in an open-environment school would be higher in self-concept and in the factors Interpersonal Adequacy, Autonomy and Academic Adequacy was not demonstrated in this study. However, students in the open-environment classroom view school and teachers more positively. (Author)

Traces the history and lists the activities of the Group on Student Affairs of the Association of American Medical Colleges. (Author)

Describes a program for qualified but financially disadvantaged high school juniors to work and attend Atlantic Community College during the summer. (PG)

The history of the Free University of Berlin is presented with its problems and conflicts. (PG)

The director of the Society School states that primary schools of tomorrow should foster learning environments in which children create miniature societies of their own." (Author/SP)

Arguments are given for replacing school psychologists with psychological clinics which are administratively independent of the schools." (Author/SP)

Principals and program planners should listen to student suggestions for school improvement. (JF)

Findings suggest necessity for teachers to recognize atmosphere created by their reinforcing behavior, and that this atmosphere relates to student school anxiety level. Suggests initiation of inservice programs to modify teacher reinforcement behavior. (Author)

This article discusses the nature of conflict and conflict resolution within educational organizations, focuses specifically upon the causes of conflict between students and school personnel and outlines several factors relevant to increasing the probability that such conflicts will be managed constructively. (Author)

Discusses the unlawful conduct of schools with respect to students' legal rights. (LN)

Argues that support for student rights by Supreme Court ruling on the concept in loco parentis" will help students extend their involvement in school decision making. (KJ)

Part of an eight article review of "Student Involvement .

This report reviews the history of research using students as subjects in public schools and the legal responsibilities involved in the approval and supervision of such research. The report concludes that schools should rigorously scrutinize research requests and regulate approved projects. (MD)

A private school breaks students across grade levels into two "clan" groupings over a long-term basis. This model is presented to public schools as an effective way to bridge different student backgrounds and teach students to collaborate and have a sense of belonging. (MD)