Presents the results of an exploratory study of 41 mothers' strategies for managing the education of their beginning high school children. Results showed an association between a family's socioeconomic status and mother's academic strategies, thus indicating one way in which family background translates into educational achievement. (Author/JDH)

Argues that although parents have primary responsibility for education society must ensure that it is distributed fairly and provides the skills and knowledge that every American should learn. Outlines arguments for and against "open enrollment" or unrestricted choice school plans. Describes a system of conditional choices implemented in…

Interviews with 73 home and center childcare providers indicated that, while there were differences between home and center providers in frequency and duration of parent-provider discussions, this may have been a function of setting. Age, educational background, and experience had significant influence on exchanges between parents and providers.…

Discusses numerous variables in and out of the classroom, beyond the control of the teacher, that have great impact on the learning process. Considers classroom interruption, changes in the family unit, heterogeneous grouping in classes, and the change in the level of involvement by parents with education--all of which make excellence in education…

Describes a program designed to train parents to help in their children's literacy development. Examines the typical parent enrolled in the program and explains how teachers can use program information to better meet the needs of students with literacy deficiencies. (EL)

Offers suggestions to help teachers plan for more effective conferences with parents. (FL)

Examines the relationship of television viewing to prereading and reading skills, and suggests ways parents and teachers can encourage reading readiness. Some methods integrate reading and television viewing. (RH)

A case study reports on a community-wide effort to reduce fragmentation and duplication of child health services. Existing resources were assessed and a decision made as to where service would be performed. This plan offers a way to maximize school health services as funding declines. (Author/DF)

Identifies four central characteristics common in psychologically resilient children, discussing the role of protective factors within and outside the family and the shifting balance between vulnerability and resiliency. Implications for early childhood educators are drawn. (AS)

Reports findings of a survey of elementary school children concerning their preferences when being read to by others. Gives their responses to the survey's 11 questions and draws recommendations from them. (FL)

Argues that in language development, children display a sustained and conscious effort to learn (L) words and expressions, assimilate (A) the language system, and acquire fluency (F) in using it to communicate. Maintains the same is true in literacy development. (FL)

Describes a project which, with the help of parents, students, faculty, and the school board, raised $55,000 to renovate the poor stage facilities of a high school auditorium. (RM)

Presents a checklist that was created so that parents, teachers, and others could obtain from vision specialists information necessary to ameliorate learning conditions efficiently. (FL)

Health educators can play a vital role in helping provide emotional and social support for single fathers, in helping prepare their children for parent roles, and in educating the community about needs of these parents. Special characteristics and needs of single-father families are discussed. (PP)