This document reviews the rights of non-tenured faculty using the cases of "Perry v. Sindermann" and "Board of Regents v. Roth" as examples. Following background material and dimensions of the problems, it is suggested that a redefinition of principles that should operate and an identification of procedural safeguards that should be available is…

Reported is a study of the effects of locus of control and the school organization on science achievement of 122 students in non-graded schools and 181 students in graded schools. The dependent variable of the study was scores on the Stanford Achievement Test in Science and the independent variables were the student scores on the Children's Locus…

A survey was conducted of parents' opinions regarding school policies and practices. Approximately 2,400 questionnaires were distributed, and 823 (34.3%) were returned. The results indicated that, for the most part, the parents were satisfied with policies and practices. There is clearly a segment of parents who feel that the school is too…

Questionnaires were sent to 244 English department chairmen in the public high schools of Michigan's six largest cities in this study, which (1) describes the content of the various book selection and book complaint policies used by the departments; (2) compares the effects these policies have on the inhibition or resolution of censorship; and (3)…

Desirable elements of middle school organization are explained here and skills essential for the middle school principal are discussed. The suggested training program includes a supervised internship based on performance objectives, use of simulation techniques, and plans for continued inservice. (Editor)

Examines attitudes of high school students towards the protection of civil liberties in School governance policies and studies effects of student and school variables on governance attitudes. Little support exists for civil liberties when the exercise of those liberties is seen at threatening the interests of peer group members. (Author/AV)

Raises the issue of using corporal punishment in schools. Argues that corporal punishment is not necessary to maintain discipline and that the potential for abuse is enormous. (AS)

Describes Beloit (Wisconsin) School District's systemwide policy on school-related rights of divorced parents. In 1982, a committee of divorce lawyers, clinical social workers, school administrators, and a judge designed a comprehensive policy (based primarily on "no fault" divorce provisions) governing visits during school hours,…

Although prepackaged curriculum and training program materials can save precious time, they can also negatively affect efforts to improve school and classroom discipline. Obedience models often yield quick results at the expense of developing responsible students who understand the important principles underlying school rules. (MLH)

Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, dealing with school publication censorship. Suggests that although school officials may impose some restrictions on the speech of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, several ways exist to protect the vitality of school-sponsored student…

Learning disabled students (N=638), students receiving remedial Chapter 1 instruction (N=451), and regular students (N=2,337) were sorted by reading skill level. Reading achievement emerged as the best single predictor of group membership supporting school social policy of allocation of service delivery on the basis of classroom achievement.…

Reports on the wide-spread use of children's literature in the French primary school. Discusses the benefits and problems resulting from the use of children's literature in the school and considers prospects for the future use of this resource. (GEA)

Offers schools, state, and regional authorities a list of suggested priorities for environmental education programs. Recommends that adoption and/or adaptation of the itemized priorities can assist schools in the design, development, and implementation of each school's own particular program and policy. (ML)

Outlines the steps a "lighthouse" principal took in turning an ineffective school characterized by low morale, poor achievement, and high absentee rates into an effective school with high morale and improved student achievement during a six-month period. (MD)

The literature related to the requirement of family life education in high school is reviewed and critiqued. Attitudes, policy, practice, values and potential impact of such a requirement are discussed. Materials relevant to teacher training and parental and child rights are presented. (Author)