Describes the quality of educational research, indicating that it is in a state of crisis because of a lack of both funding and professional consensus on fund allocation. Suggests that educational researchers reach a consensus regarding their minimum information requirements and seek to maximize the limited resources available. (MAB)

Offers an example of the Family Strengths Model, a new approach to providing family-focused child development programs. A classroom teacher, a program director, and a family services coordinator provide a summary of the skills and knowledge that are necessary for effective intervention on the part of each early childhood professional. (TJQ)

This article describes the theory and implementation of zero-based curriculum review (ZBCR) in the higher education setting. ZBCR's purpose, preconditions, and procedures are discussed; and specific examples are given to illustrate the structuring, conducting, and application of the results of the ZBCR process. (Author/DB)

Describes Crisis Support Plan developed by one county school system to give both psychological and physical support to a school facing a crisis such as student death. Gives background of Crisis Support Plan and uses case study to explain various aspects of crisis intervention teaming (the crisis, meeting, the day of the intervention). (NB)

The Parental and School Choice Interaction (PASCI) study is investigating how English secondary schools are responding to an environment characterized by heightened competition and increased parental choice and how school decisions affect parental choice decisions. Plans to study four consumer empowerment models (competitive market, personal…

Defends the value of boys' schools, noting lack of objective data to support a negative appraisal of them. There is an inherent maleness that cannot be alienated from boys and men without a fundamental loss of their humanity. Schools must take the responsibility for conveying how to become a man. (SM)

Presents sexual abuse as topic of safety education in schools, focusing on teaching materials appropriate for younger children, their teachers, school counselors, and parents. Examines the role of the school and of the counselor in making young children aware of sexual abuse. Includes annotated list of relevant videotapes, books, teaching aids,…

This article examines the origins of aggression and identifies the link between aggression and conduct disorders in children. The existence of two subcategories of conduct disorders is noted--undersocialized and socialized. The role of the family, peer group, and school is explored. (JDD)

A California English teacher explores the school safety issue for both innercity and suburban high schools students. Wearing certain sports team jackets can place kids in danger; girls degrade themselves by keeping gang members' drugs and guns in their lockers. Schools can help reclaim the "Great Disconnected" by developing…

Argues against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Rebuts an article in this issue against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Examines the organization of a two-tiered system of day care and education for young children from an institutional perspective, focusing on the significance of gender. The article explores the formation and development of the institutional charters of schools and school-like programs and of day-care programs. (SM)

Examines the effects of urban private and religious schools on concepts of diversity, choice, funding, and results. Urban private schools, far more important to U.S. education than their numbers and size might indicate, will continue their growth and diversity in the future. Contains 44 references. (SLD)

Recounts Hill-Murray School's commitment to and involvement in the outcomes endorsement process for the past six years. Describes the steps the school took while focusing on writing as its target area goal. Also identifies a sub-population of students for writing development. Reports on a number of new initiatives in the school's curriculum.…

This review of vocational psychology research in Singapore, 1985 to 1997, addresses career development, interests, sex stereotypes, work values, job satisfaction, and home/family influence. The review shows an increase in research on school-aged populations and a need to study the vocational behavior of the work force. (SK)