Presents a panel discussion on how the business world views the job educators are doing in preparing students for careers, as well as industry's role in higher education. Problems of inner city high schools are also discussed in terms of the responsibilities of industry and education. (JAC)

Reviewed court cases concerning student retention and found that courts generally defer to the promotion-retention decisions of school officials. However, courts may demand additional justification for retention decisions based on a single criteria and are likely to overturn school retention decisions that have a disproportionate impact on…

Liability in cases involving students injured off school property generally hinges on whether districts fail to exercise due care in supervising students while on school premises. Typical activities that may occasion liability for negligence and possible defenses are listed. (MJL)

Reviewed is research supporting the need for the involvement of educational systems in intervention strategies regarding child abuse. Available from: EC 090 265. (IM)

Suggests that vandalism and truancy could be combated by the introduction of school councils with effective powers of decision-making. (Editor)

In her survey of 175 adult immigrants, the author found that very few of the respondents had received bilingual help from local schools or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The importance of ESL teachers and school counselors in helping children and parents learn a second language is stressed. Strategies are suggested. (NWS)

The author outlines ways in which a guidance department can help a school to adapt to the needs of students of differing cultures and help these students prepare for education, jobs and life in Canadian society. (Author/NWS)

The Doe case is unique in that it demands judicial recognition of minimum standards for an "effective" education. The author suggests that the enforcement of standards reflecting those skills necessary for a useful existence is necessary. (LBH)

The U.S. Surgeon General's 2000 Report on Children's Mental Health estimates that one in five children and adolescents will experience a significant mental-health problem during their school years. While the family is the primary source of support for a child's mental health, the increased stress and fracturing of today's life make it imperative…

Reflecting upon the previous decade, an advocate for service-learning continues his call for institutional responsibility while taking a look at the progress made. Ehrlich writes that service learning has come of age and suggests three major directions for continued advancement. The first stresses service-learning's value for enhancing academic…

In 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Agostini v. Felton holding that Title I instructional services may be provided in religiously affiliated private schools without violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The U.S. Department of Education's interpretation and intended enforcement of this ruling are offered…

This paper provides an overview of legal responsibilities of school districts relating to "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders for children who are medically fragile. It addresses the incidence of school children who are medically fragile and differences in state laws that affect DNR orders. Attitudes that are preventing school districts…

Public schools are one of the main institutions that create cohesion among diverse groups of individuals. Schools are places where children can learn social and citizenship skills that help them live harmoniously and become contributing members of society. Research shows that parents recognize that getting along with others is a necessary skill.…

The author focuses on the problems of adolescence. The aim of the paper is to: (1) examine and understand the problems of both the adolescent and his parents; (2) examine support available to both parties; and (3) suggest alternative ways for parents, adolescents, educators, and health professionals to cope with the core issues and difficulties of…

Discussed the responsibility of the school in providing broad programs of physical activity in elementary and secondary schools. (RK)