This study of Mexicano resistance against coercive identity formation (schooled ethnicity) in a small south Texas town focuses on a particular facet of ethnic selfhood: awareness of the self as a social power wielder. (Author)

Discusses problems with the National School Lunch Program, including the high proportion of food thrown away by students, problems with food preparation, nutritional standards, and competition from junk foods. Suggestions for nutrition education are offered and organizations and books for further reference are listed. (JMB)

Considers how education is related to politics with the focus on political socialization, political recruitment, i.e., the selection and training of political elites, and political integration or nation building of groups of people. (Author/RK)

This paper argues that the authority of schools is derived from the prevailing authoritative definitions of students in society. It develops the idea that the cultural formulation of the status of student has important impacts on the development of youth culture. (Author/AM)

It is hoped that professors of education will take a closer look at their curriculum with a view towards instilling in their students a deeper knowledge base than programs in education presently possess. (MM)

Suggests that parents, teachers, and administrators must accept responsibility together for maintaining an effective discipline policy. Presents five suggestions for working out a solution to the discipline problem. (RK)

Analyzes the school motif in Italian-American literature. Focuses on novels which dramatize the Italian immigrants' initial resistance to American compulsory education. Asserts that many of these represent the American school as a reflection of the larger society, and as the root of the Italians' assimilation difficulties. (KH)

The impact of teen suicide on the survivors is discussed, and an outline is presented for educational and administrative postincident intervention guidelines for schools. (Author/CB)

Mary Hatwood Futrell, President, National Education Association; Gorden M. Ambach, President, University of the State of New York; Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund; Rene C. Gonzalez, Office of Educational Research and Improvement; and Nancy Reagan identify students' noninstructional needs. (DMM)

A health education program for low-income, inner-city children with asthma was transferred from a clinical setting to the public schools. The program's emphasis placed responsibility on the child rather than the parent, making it independent of direct parental involvement. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Traditional pregnancy prevention strategies employed with older teens and adults do not recognize significant developmental differences between early adolescents and other age groups. Methods that compliment, reflect, and are consistent with the developmental needs of the young teen provide the best approaches to teen pregnancy prevention.…

Although paddling of students appears to be rare and infrequent, many teachers and administrators wish to keep this option as a form of corporal punishment. However, if schools wish to encourage the development of students into compassionate, self-confident adults, paddling and other forms of corporal punishment must be banned. (CB)

Surveyed parents (N=217) of young adolescents regarding their attitudes toward sex education. Found that parents wanted to be the primary sex educators of their children, and wanted schools to supplement their efforts. These parents wanted diverse topics covered by schools and wanted them introduced no later than ninth grade.

Terminally ill children need support from peers, teachers, and parents to cope with their disease. Suggestions for helping all parties deal with the problems that arise are discussed. (DF)

The frequency and intensity of public debates about American education are partially explained by commitment to decentralized governance of educational institutions. Though educational achievements have been significant, the tendency toward decentralization and diversity has intensified disputes over education. (SK)