This bibliography consists of nearly 500 references to works on urban school policy, administration, and curriculum. The works cited, most of which were developed by school districts in large cities, were compiled from a computer search of "Resources in Education" from 1975 to 1981. Citations are organized by ERIC document (ED) number. Each…

A model policy and rules for maintaining a cooperative effort between school administrators and law enforcement officials are presented in this pamphlet. The policy and rules were developed by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. The model policy stresses cooperation between administrators and law enforcement officers and respect for…

In this review of literature and research on homework, the author presents historical trends in attitudes by educators toward the role and effectiveness of homework. Definitions and categories of homework are provided, including a summary of widely cited professional opinions regarding its advantages and disadvantages. The results of major surveys…

In April 1978 the National Institute of Education held a conference to explore alternative approaches to suspension as a disciplinary procedure. This publication reproduces the proceedings of this conference. The proceedings reflect a cross-section of opinion on alternative programs provided by panelists and speakers from many sectors of the…

The content of teacher rating scales was investigated in a recently completed survey of the nation's 60 largest school districts. Of the 53 responding districts, 50 indicated that they are currently using some type of rating scale to measure teacher performance. Districts reported the purpose and type of scale being used, the frequency of rating,…

At the beginning of the 1973-74 academic year alcohol usage was officially permitted for the first time in residence halls at the Twin Cities Campus of the University of Minnesota. To determine residents' perceptions of the effects of the change in drinking policy, interviews were conducted with 49 current dormitory residents, who had also lived…

The school environment is potentially discriminatory since acceptable avenues for the expression of a variety of interests are frequently prescribed in different ways for males and females. The deliberate segregation of the sexes according to preconceived notions of appropriate curricular activities is open to question. The author describes ways…

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has undertaken a general program development activity in the area of student rights and responsibilities. In August 1973 a committee of professional educators was appointed to develop guidelines for the Student Rights and Responsibilities Program. During December 1973 and January 1974, the draft of the guidelines…

The attendance policy outlined in this document succeeded in increasing attendance in Napa High School, California. The program focused on student absences due to truancy, not illness, although many of the illness absences reported were due to other, not-so-legitimate causes. The attendance program utilized a direct relationship between the…

Because of the concern over student alcohol abuse, the school employee with a drinking problem sometimes is neglected. This article discusses this aspect of alcohol use in the schools, and offers some suggestions on how best to address the problem. (Author/KC)

Discusses improprieties that have been found in the way school districts let contracts for student photographs. Guidelines to ensure ethical and legal practices are suggested. (IRT)

It's been federal law since November 1974 yet many school administrators are not aware of its requirements, and most parents do not know their rights under its provisions. (Editor)

The University of Miami has established 19 new rules aimed at orienting student-athletes to the campus, preparing them for the pressures of college athletics, and ending incidents of embarrassing athlete behavior. (MSE)

In "New Jersey v. T.L.O." (1985), the U.S. Supreme Court reduced the evidentiary standard applying to search and seizure by school officials from "probable cause" to "reasonable suspicion." However, search of students should be done only when absolutely necessary (for safety or "order" reasons), and a…