Examines the interrelationships between socialization, education, and schooling, as presented in recent literature. Formulates suggestions for research and action that may improve the school experience of Puerto Ricans in the United States. (Author/GC)

Behavior abnormalities in the neurologically disabled child are due to cerebral dysfunction and not necessarily to mismanagement on the part of the parents. (JD)

A procedure is presented that provides data for deciding whether or not an innovation can be implemented well and where effort should be expended to help ensure trouble-free implementation. (MM)

Discusses a study of a sample of Philadelphia public school students which uses growth in achievement to measure the output of the educational process and then examines the impact of variations in a large number of inputs. The major finding is that school inputs do help students and that many inputs have larger impact on some students' performance…

The first part of this report consists of more than 12 studies of various psychological tests results which previous cross-cultural research had shown to vary with educational experience. The second part consists of a demographic survey designed to specify the selective factors operating to determine the amount of education obtained by Yucatan…

Discusses how the terms, "discourse,""education," and "identity," are interwoven in the collection of papers in this issue as well as how, as theoretical constructs, they are differently inflected within individual papers. The article points out that all the papers engage with both the micro- and macro-levels of analysis. (8 references) (Author/CK)

Examines the increasing pressure exerted on high schools to ensure adequate preparation for college, pressure exerted above all by state-mandated tests. Notes that hopes of coping with such pressure rest on understanding its source. Concludes that collaborative ventures between colleges and high schools can transcend a fixation on state mandates…

Asks how far philosophy can go in elucidating the aims of higher education. Examines and rejects the argument of Ronald Barnett that there are common "emancipatory" claims implicit in the concept of higher education. Suggests that higher education offers much less scope than lower compulsory education for philosophical discussion of its aims. (MSE)

Examines perceptions of roles and responsibilities in primary and secondary initial teacher education following a sustained period of increase in the involvement of schools. Reports findings from a survey of higher education staff, school-based mentors, and student teachers, that sought information about their perceptions of roles and…

The Internet is a valuable educational tool, but it can expose children to danger through discovery of inappropriate materials and experiences. Protection rests on social and educational strategies to teach responsible and safe use coupled with technology, public policy, and law enforcement to shape the environment in which choice is exercised.…

Describes how the linguistic and cultural connections in a family storytelling event link literacy practices in Mexican American homes with those found in school. Presents six recommendations when working with culturally and linguistically diverse parents. (SG)

Designed and administered questionnaire to 656 undergraduate students to determine type of drug education program most desired by students. Findings revealed that respondents believed university should provide drug education program. Students desired credit course dealing with drugs and alcohol; regularly published articles on drugs in school…

Discusses the psychological or sociopsychological problems of two bilingual areas in Italy: The Alto Adige area and the Italian-Albanian area. The extremely important role of interlinguistic attitudes in attaining and maintaining bilingual status is explored. (92 references) (CFM)

Describes transitions that farm families and students face and a strategy for school counselors when a student's problem is understood to be related to the family's transition as a result of the agriculture crisis. Summarizes transitions for adults and views students' school problems as behavioral metaphors for their parents' problems. (NB)

The article provides guidance to educators in responding to death in the school community. Considered are the grieving process, school intervention and postintervention procedures, roles of various staff members, and guidelines for staff. (DB)