Offers figures on what public elementary and secondary schools are spending for attendance services, health services, student body activities, pupil transportation, insurance, and data processing. Nationwide total and per student expenditures for each category and total expenditures by State for each category are presented. (DN)

Discusses persistent racial tensions and achievement differences between Black and White students after 14 years of desegregation at Evanston (Illinois) Township High School. (Author/GC)

The effects of the learning environments of small and large schools on the personality development of students were explored. Multiple regression analysis revealed the effects of school size to be reflected in only two of eight variables: sense of cohesion and concern for persons. (Author/JM)

First Amendment responsibilities of public colleges and universities to provide access to university facilities for First Amendment activity are analyzed within the public forum doctrine. State action doctrine and implications for private institutions are considered, public forum law in the university setting is discussed, and recent litigation is…

Offers suggestions for meeting problems in urban school systems of providing rigorous and extended academic programs while offering other activities to meet social and psychological needs of students. Discusses possible solutions, such as: (1) camping; (2) apprenticeships; (3) using community resources; and (4) building the school into a…

Proximity of dormitory peers, involvement in informal social activities, and lack of commitment to religious and academic values were independently related to drinking and drinking onset. Formal involvement in college activities and psychological stress had no independent effect. (CP)

Working high school students were found similar on school achievement, extracurricular involvement, and self-esteem. Girls who were employed were more often from families of upper socioeconomic levels than were nonemployed girls. (Author)

Data in Yarworth and Gauthier's article on student self- concept and participation in school activities (EJ 189 606) were reanalyzed by Walsh and Winne (TM 505 375). Yarworth and Gauthier's criticism of the reanalysis (TM 505 376) is answered. (GDC)

The Head of Upper Nidderdale High School in North Yorkshire shows how a small 11-16 comprehensive can provide a common core curriculum and a choice of options that keeps career doors open. (Editor)

The contrast and complementarity of the curricular and co-curricular areas of higher education are presented to justify the existence of student affairs as a legitimate contributor to the education of the whole student. The distinctive features of academic and student affairs are presented with suggestions of how they can work cooperatively. (JMF)

Discusses the relationship of the student press to First Amendment/free press problems. Suggests that a study of this relationship can help students understand constitutional rights. Journal availability see: SO 507 247. (Author/DB)

Presents a course of study in curriculum construction for vocational agriculture teachers and relates course topics to activities for Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters, both for the beginning agriculture course and for a specialized course in horticulture. Emphasizes the importance of coordinating the vocational agriculture curriculum to…

Describes the work and preparation--as well as the student response-- that went into the Comic Book Club in an elementary school which resulted in a student developed comic book and comic book fair. (HOD)

Illustrates the use of an undergraduate psychology club to enhance and strengthen a psychology program. Topics discussed include forming a club, club activities, recruiting members, club structure, and fund raising. Briefly reviews the formation and activities of the psychology club at Oklahoma State University. (MJP)