The local scholarship and financial aid program concerns and involves a large part of the Princeton Community. The members of the Community have given and are giving of their time, interest and funds to the young people of the area. (Author)

This paper is concerned with preventive measures which can be taken against student emotional difficulties arising from life on the college campus. Facilities on other campuses are reviewed with concentration on those aspects applicable to the University of Evansville, and recommendations are made for a facility designed for its campus. (Author)

That we so often fail in our grander efforts in education is a fact of our human limitations, but let us always respect the words in the child's mouth and never avoid an opportunity to help that child make those words mean what they are wanted to mean. (Author)

Describes an extra-curricular program for at-risk girls which uses community service and recreational activities to involve the girls in the school environment. Gives details on the target population and on program activities. States that participants seemed more self-assured, more mature, and took more responsibility for themselves. (RJM)

Used new Self-Esteem Questionnaire (SEQ) to assess early adolescent feelings of self-worth and self-evaluations relating to primary contexts (peers, school, family) and two other salient domains of experience (sports/athletics, body image). Found support for the proposed developmental-ecological framework underlying the measure, as well as the…

Examines the practices in a large public high school where constitutional language and democratic citizenship education--judicious discipline--are introduced into the decision-making processes of the classroom. Data analysis suggests that a considerable number of students felt they possessed a high level of respect and responsibility as a result.…

An existential-phenomenological approach was applied to a case study of a gifted adolescent girl's perceptions of the school experience. Results of interviews and observations were interpreted in terms of awareness of self and social cognition, involvement in the school experience, and communication patterns and strategies. (DB)

Presents an ethnographic account of how two elementary schools and three high schools in northern Israel handle the problems of immigrant students. Identifies two approaches--assimilationist and integrationist--and compares their educational philosophies, styles of management, interpersonal relationships, school community relationships, and staff…

Carpinteria High School, California, has restructured its educational program to meet the needs of an increasing number of Mexican immigrant students. Making minority students feel that they are part of their school included getting the students involved in school activities, enlisting a parent support group, and rewarding students for good…

Categorizes for college orientation staff a social and academic diversity of developmentally oriented programs and activities offered in terms of their time frameworks: summer or precollege programs, freshman week activities, short-term seminars and workshops, term or semester courses, and year-long and ongoing programs. (ABL)

Discusses the effects of the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier decision involving the First Amendment rights of high school journalists and the thrust by journalism educators to insure student press freedom. (MS)

For young adolescents, the link that exists between learning during the school day and opportunities for educational and social growth in the afterschool hours warrants attention. By implementing the connections of this link, young people will be able to utilize the proper skills, experiences, and guidance necessary to become contributing members…

An effective discipline plan must emphasize respect and responsibility while addressing behavior problems. Assertive Discipline essentially tells students, "Behave or else!" (TE)

The perceptions of high school students in response to a year-long small-group advisory program were collected, and high and low satisfaction groups compared. Drawing together all student perceptions, reactions were mixed since students were doubtful about its possible benefits, modestly satisfied, and divided in their desire to continue the…

Examines state and federal court decisions from 1985 to 1993 involving students' claims that their constitutional rights were violated by school officials who conducted searches without reasonable suspicion. Discusses what constitutes reasonable suspicion, information provided by student informants, and outcomes of the cases. (MLF)