Describes the approach to extracurricular activities taken at Plainfield (Indiana) Middle School, where activities, including most sports and the Student Council, are open to all students. The no-cut policy gives students the confidence to take chances later in their lives, and the practice of tolerance and acceptance builds better citizens. (SLD)

Examined educational competence and predictors of reading ability among 152 Illinois foster children, ages 16 and 17. Found that 34 percent had been placed in special education and 20 percent had dropped out of school in the preceding 2 years. Also found that aspiration for higher education, placement in kinship care, participation in…

The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Strategic Plan outlines the fundamental purposes, values, and environmental factors of the association. It presents five strategies: to serve and educate association membership through publications, research, and programs; to advocate and support technology use; to expand fiscal resources; to…

Describes a successful mother/daughter math club started by a third grade teacher which is designed to help participants increase positive feelings about mathematics; further develop problem-solving skills, especially involving construction and spatial visualization tasks; and become familiar with women's contributions to the world of mathematics.…

This study examined associations between children's participation in out-of-school activities and academic achievement among 60 first-graders from low-income ethnically diverse families. Regression analyses revealed that as frequency of children's participation in out-of-school activities increased from low to moderate, grades also increased. As…

Described is an extracurricular program for high school students in which they visited a college physics laboratory facility and participated in laboratory activities. Discussed are the planning, student experiences, and results. (CW)

In "Mergens," the Supreme Court ruled that the Equal Access Act (EAA) was constitutional and that students at a high school with a "limited open forum" could participate in a prayer club. Traces the history of the case, arguments by the justices, and practical implications of the case for school districts. (66 references) (MLF)

Reviews the literature on the multiple-shift school day in various countries. Notes the paucity of research available. Examines financial savings, academic achievement, instructional time, extracurricular activities, and discipline problems. Concludes that multiple shifts can lower costs without greatly reducing educational quality. Contains 27…

Describes five problems for a mathematical contest for secondary school students: poster competition, team contest, speed contest, swiss contest, and relay contest. Provides the instructions, a typical problem, and scoring criteria for each. (YP)

Describes a science club at the high school level for promoting opportunities to apply the student's skills outside the classroom. Provides several tips for starting a club. (YP)

Alternative types of business entities and their different tax treatments are examined as they relate to campus entertainers. Issues examined include sole proprietorships; partnerships; corporations; office expenses; independent contractors vs. entertainment agency employees; and selecting a tax advisor. Examples of specific situations are…

An annual survey of college freshmen (n=237,777 in 1994) shows they have less interest than ever in keeping up with politics. Survey data on student demographics, anticipated majors, opinions, activities, and personal goals are tabulated. (MSE)

Argues that Wisconsin's normal schools presented a less restrictive and more coeducational environment than more prestigious universities. Utilizing primary and archival sources discovers that the normal schools achieved a remarkable degree of gender equity in their treatment of male and female students. (MJP)

Examines the relationship between student participation in structured activities and academic success at school; discusses the use of computers in schools; and describes a study that investigated 220 students in 3 high schools to determine relationships between participation in structured activities and successful computer use in school. (Contains…

This article argues that college students and administrators rely on campus activities professionals to make informed, objective decisions about campus events and that this represents a challenge to present controversial programs to meet student developmental and educational needs. Professionals are urged to be prepared to justify such programs.…