A national survey reveals increasing attempts to challenge or restrict the books available to students. Schools need to establish a book selection policy, a method for dealing with complaints, and better communication with the public. (Author/JM)

It is suggested that, in order to be prepared for efforts at censorship, private school libraries should establish a written selection policy, prepare a request for reconsideration of library materials form, set up a materials review committee, and keep up to date on intellectual freedom issues. (CHC)

Parents are becoming increasingly involved in the education and training of their exceptional children. The use of a behavioral approach by parents in effecting change in their child and his or her environment is examined, as well as the role of the school psychologist in these change procedures. (Author/RL)

School-age mothers, their parents, and school personnel were interviewed independently to determine their perceptions of consequences of school-age pregnancy and motherhood. Perceived consequences differed for the three sets of interviewees. (Author)

Future directions in the teaching of writing must focus on the classroom and on ways of making the classroom situation more effective. There is a need to consolidate the new insights into writing and the writing process into effective classroom practice. (HOD)

Examination results were compared among pupils at three schools with different provision policies for the 16+ examinations. Results at both 16+ and "A" level confirm previous findings that intelligence and social background relate significantly to examination performance. The school policy variations were also found to significantly…

Widely held community belief is that lack of discipline is the biggest problem that public schools face. The community must be better informed regarding school discipline in order to effectively participate in changing policy. (RLV)

Addresses problems and supports for teachers identifying abused children, the school counselor's role, the school policy on child abuse, and the role of the social worker. Policy is suggested. Direct services and liason functions are discussed. Cooperation and support of the school can help the social worker provide child protective services.…

Discussed is an exhaustive inquiry into the curriculum of British secondary schools. It concentrates on the four curriculum aspects of language, mathematics, science, and pupil personal and social development. (RE)

On May 31, 1974, "the power of citizens in the management of the schools" became a slogan affecting Italian schools. Evaluates the results of this complex attempt to change radically the operation of an entire school system. (Author/RK)

Aims at exposing some of the more common questions asked by beginning teachers and at trying to bring some insight into the answers to these questions. (Author/RK)

The Supreme Court's denomination of education as a property interest protected by the fourteenth amendment is examined along with its application of the fourteenth amendment's prohibition of the deprivation of liberty without due process to school discipline. The issues unresolved by Goss v. Lopez and its effects on school administrative actions…

The Privacy Protection Study Commission (PPSC) held public hearings on personal data record-keeping policies and practices in educational institutions in Los Angeles in October and in Washington, D.C. in November, 1976. Under consideration were the protections afforded parents and students by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.…

This review of the literature examines the school social worker's role and the area of policy. In the area of policy the focus will be on the school social worker as a change agent, theories of change, strategies and difficulties in initiating change, and accountability. (Author)

Presents a critical ethnographic analysis of minority culture-based policies and programs on six university campuses in Washington State, examining how their existence contributes to retention and success of minority groups and/or to increased racial and ideological separation. Conclusions are based on interviews with 60 educators involved with…