Discusses four measures adopted by schools to assist in identifying and preventing child abuse and neglect. (BR)

Two history teachers, Gerald Brown of Pennsylvania and Francis Brown of England, tell about their experiences under the Teacher Exchange Program. The English Brown found more detailed curriculum methods, administrative control and accountability, visual aids, and great emphasis on sports. The American Brown's English school had a more leisurely…

Recommends steps to eliminate fraternity hazing by developing an institutional policy regarding hazing; developing programs designed to educate alumni, active members, and pledges about the harmful consequences of hazing; requiring prior approval of all pledge activities; and enforcing hazing policies strictly, punishing not only individuals, but…

Reports on a study of the opinions of chief state school officers about the funding of public schools, teachers' professional responsibilities, and the modification of policies and procedures. Reveals that the superintendents expressed a general concurrence with the tenor of the current educational reform activities occurring nationwide. (DMM)

Describes a visit to P.S. 101 in East Harlem where the staff and faculty are attempting to provide a form of values education that will enable children to become responsible citizens and make moral or judgmental decisions based on what they have learned. Program provides traditional curriculum with individualized attention and high expectations.…

In order to get music specialists into the elementary classroom, the classroom teachers must enlist the support of their school administrators and state officials for music programs. Discusses the role played by university music educators in convincing the teacher education department that music is a basic subject area. (SLM)

A report sent to colleges called on presidents to adopt an official policy condemning sexual assault, revise student conduct codes to prohibit it specifically, modify living arrangements of victims and the accused, establish programs for victims, and heighten campus security. (MSE)

Faculty affirmative action occurs within a context of decentralized decision making and hinges on judgments that faculty make about one another. Administrative leadership, faculty liaisons, federal pressure, and institutional culture influence those decentralized judgments. The nature and extent of those factors are outlined. (Author/MLW)

Examines three approaches to compensatory educational reform (clientele participation, bureaucratic influence, and fiscal expectation) and applies them to redistributive school policy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Baltimore, Maryland. Each model stresses a particular policymaking dimension and has varying utility, depending on the community. Local…

Reviews the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) versus Cathy Kuhlmeier, where the Court heard arguments on whether a school-sponsored student publication is protected under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Includes related cases, teaching procedures, and selected resources. (JDH)

Reviews the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) versus Cathy Kuhlmeier. Offers quotes from the majority and minority opinions. (JDH)

Interprets the Hazelwood School District (Missouri) censorship case. Contends that, because classrooms are places where ideas and expressions are presented to be studied and challenged, special limitations on the free speech rights of students are misplaced. Advocates a differentiated standard for free speech in schools, a standard that is fully…

A University of Maryland panel on drug abuse hopes its report on drug policies, enforcement, and education will become a prototype for other colleges and universities. It uses four approaches to combat substance abuse: education and counseling, discipline, drug testing, and law enforcement. (MSE)

Summarizes information on learning disabilities and foreign language learning and details the University of Pennsylvania's policy on exempting learning disabled students from foreign language requirements. The policy for exemption involves the review of students' case histories, evidence of effort made, and satisfactory performance in other…

Addresses the following issues confronting health and safety in child care: minimizing injuries, controlling diseases, managing classroom environment, and promoting health. (HOD)