Six years ago, students at Birch Meadow Elementary School (Reading, Massachusetts) were polite to adults, but callous and uncaring toward each other. Today, thanks to a "Just Community" approach modeled on Lawrence Kohlberg's philosophy, students feel a sense of school ownership and responsibility for their classmates. (MLH)

The author discusses the advantages of student self-government and describes the work of student committees at Belper High School, Derbyshire, in setting up a student coffee shop, planning school sports, and orienting new students. (SJL)

Described is a jury trial involving intermediate grade students as defendants, lawyers, and jury, with an adult as judge. It is suggested that it is important to deal with serious offenses at school in a democratic way that involves students in decision making. (KC)

Suggests that citizenship cannot be effectively taught through school-focused programs emphasizing knowledge acquisition. Advocates an active approach which allows students to learn skills by experimenting and practicing them both in and out of school. Cites supportive research and three sample programs. (SJL)

Based on the newly revised "Robert's Rules of Order," these self-contained learning activities will help students successfully and actively participate in school, social, civic, political, or professional organizations. There are 13 lessons. Topics studied include the what, why, and history of parliamentary procedure; characteristics of the ideal…

According to an annual Gallup Poll, lack of discipline was the number one problem facing public schools between 1969 and 1985. Chief underlying causes are inadequate parenting, ineffective teacher training, poor school organization, and inadequate administrative leadership. This monograph dicusses the Prospect School (Oberlin, Ohio) model for…

Describes the techniques, procedures, and model for an effective leadership training program for college students. Emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal traits, student training, and involvement as the keys to developing a successful program. (BH)

Studies indicate that active participation in student activities is predictive of adult and professional success. A model depicts the structure and people ingredients of a student activities program. (Author/MLF)

Describes an elementary school student government program in which the entire student body is drawn into the decision-making process. Outlines steps in setting up student advisory councils. Student members of these councils must vote as their classmates instruct them. (KC)

In the January 1980 issue of "Teacher," the author proposed handling discipline problems through classroom trials. In this column, he expands on that scenario in response to critics worried about the civil rights of the child on trial, guarantees of fairness, and the role of the defendant's parents. (SJL)

Materials for running a student government program at the junior high school level are provided in three general sections. Section 1 is a description of student government operations. Topics covered include student government responsibilities and activities, student council meeting procedures, parliamentary rules, responsibilities of the…

With the increase in the freedom of action of student groups and in their control of funds, the practice of hiring professional people by student groups is now widespread. The author offers some guidelines to protect the students and the administration. (Author/HMV)

Wenatchee Valley College's (WVC's) student leadership development program has been successful in identifying and developing people to perform leadership roles within the campus community. Rather than waiting for student leaders to emerge on their own, the program actively recruits high caliber people into WVC's student activity program. At campus…

This bulletin reports on five high schools that have effective, comprehensive student leadership programs. First, it reviews ways in which student councils can enrich students' lives. In addition to having a positive effect on students' success in school and later life, involvement in student activity programs influences the way that students…

Asserts that students can make sound decisions regarding educational change. Discusses the shift from adult to student-led decision making in a California middle school's student council program. Describes activities organized by the student council and the resulting growth of student responsibility. (CFR)