This Title IV, Civil Rights Act evaluation of Projects to Improve Equality of Educational Opportunities in Redlands, school year 1969-1970, concludes that the outcomes of a year of desegregated education are as follows. Seventy percent of the parents said that their children are more interested in school and are receiving a better education today.…

This in-depth analysis of 415 documents focuses on the concerns of school children from the preschool level through grade 12. Examined are patterns of behaviors, both personal and academic, and ways in which school personnel and parents can improve those behaviors. Also discussed and evaluated are programs designed to help the personal growth of…

This monograph identifies the rights and freedoms of public school students at the secondary and elementary levels, and discusses the legal limitations or modifications that school officials can place on those rights and freedoms. For this paper, the reviewer investigated published and unpublished literature and the pertinent judicial decisions…

City School, an experimental school run by the Vancouver School Board, completed its first year of operation in 1972. It offers a flexible alternative to other available school programs for approximately 100 students in Grades 5 to 10. The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory was administered to students in January and again in May 1972. A comparison…

The present study was generated by the desire to find out more about the attitudes toward school held by inner-city children, using an attitude survey. It was hoped that revisions of methodology for the survey would avoid the "white psychologist's fallacy." It was found that some students felt that learning was a pleasurable experience, that some…

The intention of this paper was to propose certain principles and strategies for the "professional" use of paraprofessionals in education. It was stated that uncredentialed persons on school district payrolls are given few genuine opportunities to interact professionally with children, parents, and helping agencies, thus creating a waste…

In this report, the author identifies the needs and characteristics of the pregnant student population and discusses the components of a comprehensive program to aid these students. Starting with the three primary components--education, health services, and social services--the author presents a breakdown of each into subcomponents and describes…

This handbook suggests for students the greatest amount of freedom allowable under law that is commensurate with adult responsibility for student health, safety, and welfare. The text presents a broad spectrum of student rights and responsibilities as well as questions that are often raised by student groups. An essential aspect of these…

Student activism on both the college and secondary school level is briefly discussed. Into this framework are inserted the specific characteristics of the Berkeley, California High School. The data reported here was gathered from questionnaires returned by 293 graduated seniors. Questionnaire items dealt with such timely topics as protests, law…

In discussing ways in which schools can be more responsive to youth needs, the article outlines psychological principles used in successful vocational programs. The principles address student needs for meaningful learning materials, emotional involvement, novelty, and success. Factors of control along with freedom within structure are included in…

Consumerism on campus refers to whether the school's publicized policies, such as fees and graduation requirements, are upheld. When contractual arrangement between student and institution is violated either student dismissal or judicial relief against the school may be pursued. Several civil rights cases are cited. (SW)

In the last decade judicial decisions have moderated the authority of administrators and teachers and made schools more concerned with the rights and responsibilities of students. This article reviews court decisions concerning freedom of expression, procedural due process, religion and the schools, search and seizure, and corporal punishment.…

In this time of legal decisions which call much professional practice into question, it is well to ask ourselves questions as to why we are the object of court concern and how our preparation is related to our difficulties. Several suggestions are presented for appropriate adjustments in university preparation. (Author)

Researchers seem unable to agree whether schools promote sex-role stereotypes or not. On the one hand, schools are accused of harming children because they deny sex differences; on the other hand, they are charged with harming children because they do not deny sex differences. Research results are presented. (Author)

Three attributes considered indispensable to a successful independent school are small size, extracurricular activities and a concern for ethical values. Shows how these attributes contribute to the academic progress of students, their development of self-discipline and their maturity. (Author/RK)