Major findings of a three-year National Institute of Education study of citizen participation in education are the large extent and frequent ambiguity of the intervention of government agencies to increase citizen involvement in schools, and the continuing domination of educational decision-making by professionals. (Author/MLF)

Colleges and universities generally are not held liable for injuries resulting from student alcohol consumption despite dram shop statutes. However, institutions motivated by student health and safety considerations as well as tort liability should institute carefully structured, positive alcohol policies fostering alcohol awareness and…

The survey of 1270 special education teachers and administrators found four major factors associated with homework for handicapped students: value, obstacles/implementation, frequency, and feedback. Analysis of variance of the four factors examined such demographic variables as certification, teacher versus administrator views, grade level of…

AIDS victims' presence in public schools has proved unsettling for educators, parents, and students. This article presents guidelines for administrators caught between two conflicting responsibilities--providing education for AIDS students and protecting students from harmful, contagious diseases. Developing a comprehensive school policy is…

Summarizes a national survey of high school principals and newspaper advisers concerning their opinions on freedom of the high school press. Reports that, although most principals and advisers believe in a free press, they also believe that maintaining discipline is more important than an uncensored press. (MM)

An explanatory model of dropping out of school is presented. A test of the model in four high schools revealed the following: (1) data on dropouts underestimate the true figures; (2) junior high experiences are important correlates of dropping out; (3) institutional procedures need to be changed; and (4) outreach programs are needed. (VM)

This article reviews: (1) the contextual and non-controversial aspects of the 1869 Endowed Schools Act and its accompanying legislation; (2) the interpretations of these acts by both Brian Smith and R. L. Archer; and (3) the position adopted by the LONDON TIMES in the nineteenth century in relation to this controversial legislation. (BSR)

Discusses "no pass-no play" rules adopted by many state legislatures and local school districts that raise the academic standards students must meet before participating in extracurricular activities. Reviews two recent court challenges to the rules' constitutionality, focusing on due process, authority, and participation as a right or…

The American Council on Education has published guidelines for institutions to use in establishing and carrying out policy on sexual harrassment, addressing such issues as grievance procedures, dissemination of information about policy and claim resolutions, campus education programs, recordkeeping, and the use of a coordinator to handle reports…

Both school boards and parent teacher associations should have a systematic program for exchanging information and for involving parents in school policy-making processes. Responsibilities of each group are listed. (CB)

A panel of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) experts at a recent conference sponsored by the National School Boards Association provided useful advice and information to school officials on medical, legal, and policy-related issues raised by the AIDS epidemic. Highlights of the conference are discussed. (TE)

Presents recommendations for developing the content of career development activities in secondary schools, including basic academic skills, occupational skills, job-seeking skills, world of work knowledge, and work values. Also presents recommendations to improve the delivery of career development activities in secondary schools and discusses the…

This study examined the quality of education received by 493 students in four urban elementary schools by collecting information on student achievement, classroom observations, and teacher interviews for a two-year period. Results indicate student progress is influenced by teacher, school, and community characteristics, and specific school factors…

Offers administrative directives, including visitor identification and student release policies and a specific release procedure, for preventing and dealing with problems related to child snatching by spouses or former spouses. (KS)

Explored the relationship of time of withdrawal to students' academic enrollment and performance using a follow-up procedure with 469 undergraduates. Students withdrawing late had lower grade point averages, were more often on academic probation, more often withdrew because of academic difficulties, and had more previous withdrawals. (Author/MCF)