This paper sequentially reviews recent writings in moral philosophy (1970-1975) on topics related to the problem of morally justifying parental authority while adhering to democratic values. The problem is treated theoretically, and practical life problems are not addressed. The review ecompasses the works of some forty writers on the topics of…

The purpose of this research study was to determine the opinions of school principals and school counselors in Pennsylvania on the issue of student rights. A 30-statement opinion questionnaire was constructed and mailed to 171 counselors and 154 principals in 48 public school districts widely distributed throughout Pennsylvania. The response rate…

One of 52 theoretical papers on school crime and its relation to poverty, this chapter proposes that many forms of youthful misbehavior (particularly vandalism in high schools) are rooted in the normal dynamics of culture among youth. Typologies are used for understanding the social organization of the peer group world and the issue of high school…

This handbook was developed to assist student advisory committee members in maximizing the benefits to be gained through the use of Student Advisory Committees (SAC's) under the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA). The handbook discusses the Emergency School Aid Act which authorizes the program, regulations governing the student advisory committee,…

The author of this brief examination of student participation in school policy formation recommends that schools committed to increasing student participation provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively with teachers and administrators in decision making groups, for students to influence decision making from groups solely of their…

This chapter summarizes and analyzes all state supreme court and federal court decisions as well as other significant court decisions involving the rights of school pupils. The cases discussed are generally limited to those decided during 1974 and reported in the General Digest on or before March 1, 1975. Because of their unusual significance, the…

This book consists of eight articles that grew out of a seminar and study group on "School and the Rights of Children," held at the University of Wisconsin, Madison during the spring of 1973. The book is intended to establish a healthy perspective on the extension of the rights and liberties of children in the public schools. The collective view…

This book consists of seven chapters, each focusing on a different major area of school law. Each article presents a comprehensive summary and analysis of all recent state supreme court and federal court decisions relevant to one particular school law topic. The cases discussed are generally limited to those decided during 1975 and reported in the…

The construct of motivation toward school is vaguely defined. The Junior Index of Motivation (JIM Scale) is one of few instruments claiming validity in measuring motivation toward school among junior and semior high students. This study discusses the shortcomings of the JIM scale, and compares item and total score characteristics and correlates…

Under a Title I, Elementary Secondary Education Act grant, the New York City Board of Education instituted a pilot project entitled Operation Return, the purpose of which was to provide some form of continuing instruction for pupils who had been suspended from other Board of Education educational opportunities. The major emphasis of the program…

This monograph analyzes and summarizes judicial decisions relevant to the control of student conduct by school officials. It is an expansion and revision of a monograph published by the same author in 1970. Extensive revision of the earlier work was necessary because the number of appellate court decisions involving student conduct has grown…

This report describes the establishment and operation of a Canadian secondary-school house and governance system designed to (1) encourage student involvement at all school function levels, (2) provide increased personal advice to students, and (3) satisfy some of the students' needs to be involved in decisions affecting their education. The…

The objectives of this investigation were: (1) to explain why some high school boys are strongly committed to a college education and others are not; (2) to consider and clarify important issues involved in the shaping of boys' educational goals; and (3) to assess the accuracy of data on goal determinants that is provided by boys' reports. Some…

This kit discusses written policies basic to student rights and responsibilities, including those based on the constitution and those not. Specific policies should be based on three broad, basic premises: (1) recognition that freedom implies the right to make mistakes as long as these mistakes do not endanger life and property or are not seriously…

The major objective of this study was to examine and describe how a large urban school system (the School District of Philadelphia) responds to crisis generated by student unrest. The purpose was to test the notion that crisis, under certain management conditions, may result in positive change or development. The procedure consisted of two parts.…