Summarizes the implications of the Tinker case (in which school authorities suspended students for wearing black armbands) and explores the extent to which the law permits school authorities to regulate student appearance. (Author/DN)

Discusses the use of corporal punishment in the American school system, the effects it has on children and older students, and the efforts of responsible parents to stop its practice in the schools in concert with court decisions on constitutional rights. (RK)

An innovative educational program in Pennsylvania allows students the maximum amount of freedom possible in a learning situation and places emphasis on motivation rather than rote learning. (CK)

The purpose of this article is not to present a panacea nor to argue for either the hickory stick or permissiveness. Instead, a more reasoned compromise based on some of the psychological principles that govern the development of responsible social behavior is recommended. (Author)

Three approaches an assistant superintendent might take to correct discipline problems at an elementary school characterized by weak administrative leadership are discussed. The approaches focus on: (1) professional development for the principal; (2) teacher improvement; and (3) cooperation among parents and school personnel. (PP)

The disciplinary policy at Chapelle Elementary School in Ypsilanti (Michigan), developed with staff participation, classifies some student behavior as "unacceptable" or "inappropriate." Either behavior requires the teacher to fill out a pink slip and send it with the student to the principal's office, but only unacceptable…

Argues that school administrators encounter conflicts with the Fourth Amendment when they conduct searches of high school students. Discusses the reluctance of the courts to hold school officials to Fourth Amendment standards; why the Fourth Amendment should apply nonetheless; and an analytical model of how school searches can be accomplished.…

An overview of court rulings and legislation defining student rights. (Editor/SJL)

Argues against the efficacy of pluralism in the public schools because of its potential to destroy a sense of common traditions and values, to divert a school's attention from its basic purpose (to teach a common body of knowledge), and to create moral anarchy. (Author/WD)

Discusses the problems and inconsistencies of teacher behavior research and the progress made in relating teacher behavior to classroom outcomes. (WD)

Despite the obstacles encountered in establishing the eight in-school suspension centers, the benefits for students were overwhelmingly positive. It is hoped that the specific suggestions formulated here can help counselors sponsor effective in-school suspension centers in their own schools. (Author)

The author outlines four causes of classroom discipline problems: lack of administrative leadership; poor teacher organization; lack of a basic set of principles for avoiding disruption; and failure to identify the characteristics of potentially disruptive students. For each factor, successful practices are identifid. (Author/SJL)

Although problems of drug abuse, bomb threats, theft, and concealed weapons sometimes make search and seizure necessary, the student's rights must be protected through proper legal procedures. The article presents guidelines for conducting locker and personal searches and for educating students, teachers, and administrators on student rights. (DS)

The author shares eight insights about discipline. Topics covered include: philosophy, respect, student teacher relationships, matching discipline with the student and the incident, classroom rules, classroom environment, and parent involvement. (KC)