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National Media Outreach Center. – 1991
This collection of articles is one of several published by public television's "One PLUS One" project, a special media emphasis on mentoring and its effectiveness in helping young people. The articles reflect the belief that providing youth with adult support and guidance can strengthen their self-esteem and encourage them to achieve. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Download full textLauderdale, Katherine Lynn, Ed.; Bonilla, Carlos A., Ed. – 1998
Responding to the need to help children successfully make the transition from childhood to adolescence, this collection of articles examines specific obstacles children face in today's society, along with methods to address them. Following an introductory essay, the articles are: (1) "Adolescent Angst" (Browing, Castro, Difuntorum, and Helms),…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents
Ulrich, Celeste, Ed.; And Others – 1982
In this collection of essays, theories are presented on the present and future status of physical education instruction. The essay in the first chapter explores the idea that, to function or survive in a complex society, individuals must work to unify the mind and body. The second chapter emphasizes that physical education provides people with…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Athletics, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns
Gregory, Sheila T., Ed. – 2000
This book presents a collection of papers by educators and researchers who discuss various methods of improving minority student achievement. The 19 chapters highlight the achievement of students from kindergarten through college as follows: (1) "Discrepancies between Aspirations and Preparation of Low SES Elementary Students" (Dianne L.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Asian American Students, Black Students
