Secondary schools must provide for the continuation of student reading skill development. Some key concepts about reading instruction are outlined and an extensive resource list is provided. (Author/MLF)

Although unable to find any evidence to indicate that secondary schools in Canada have or have not made any progress in reducing sex stereotyping or sex discrimination, the author states that the Canadian educational system is aware of its responsibility to uphold non-sexist standards for its young students. Discusses some research done on undoing…

In response to the challenge to teach basics, schools can choose among a number of alternative ways of giving the word "basics" a local definition. Discusses five guidelines for interpreting "basics". (Author/RK)

Addresses several aspects of Hawaii's experience with motivating educators to use new ideas and products developed by the Curriculum Research and Development Group. (Author/RK)

Explores sources of legal rights for students and personnel in private colleges and universities. Presents cases to illustrate the ways that federal courts have addressed campus due-process concerns at institutions accredited by the North Central Association. Concludes that due-process protections are generally lacking. (LAL)

Academic nursing administrators and faculty must remember the special character and purpose of the parent university or college when determining nursing curricula, extrainstitutional service roles, and faculty qualifications and expectations. The program must reflect its role as an accepted professional discipline of the institution. (MSE)

Vandalism, trespassing, drug traffic, crowd control, automobile traffic, and emergencies such as fire or storms--these are the kinds of problems a school security system should be designed to eliminate or minimize. A preventive program can save more money than it costs and can improve the learning environment at the same time, says this writer.…

Article concentrated on those aspects of the teacher education program that can be expanded thereby utilizing resources that will assist us in producing teachers better able to meet individual learner needs. (Author/RK)

Considered the role of schools and what is expected of them by society. (RK)

This article is based on research findings at the Educage program in New York. The dramatic changes observed in student behavior are closely related to the supportive, friendly, happy, relaxed and accepting environment of Educage. It is felt that obligations to the student transcend the mere imparting of fundamental skills and information; the…

New Stringent State laws governing employee safety and health will place responsibility on employers, including schools. (Author)

School districts need courage and board financial support to provide students with real emergency driving situations in a safe, controlled atmosphere. (Author)

The Council for Basic Education reviews briefly the history of educational change in the U.S. since the 1950's and examines the attitudes underlying these changes. Suggests that alternative schools are good insofar as they represent alternatives to conventional arrangements rather than to the historic function of schools. (Author/DN)

Focuses on the wider meaning of the growth of alternative schooling in our society. Suggests that the survival of society depends on the widespread existence of decisionmaking powers, that such power is learned by making decisions, and that alternatives are needed in order that decisions may be made. (Author/DN)