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Peer reviewedIsaacs, Kathleen T. – ALAN Review, 1990
Discusses the independent reading choices of students in grades six, seven, and eight at one middle school in Maryland. (MG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Independent Reading, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedHilliard, Robert D. – Action in Teacher Education, 1992
Middle school students need support in transitioning from childhood into adolescence, and a realignment of families, schools, and communities is important. The 1989 Carnegie Council Task Force report recommends re-engaging families and communities to help middle school students. The paper discusses how to enhance family and community involvement.…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedMassey-Stokes, Marilyn S. – Clearing House, 2000
Discusses unhealthy dieting behaviors that can lead to eating disorders during adolescence. Outlines ways middle school and high school teachers and administrators can aid in the prevention of disordered eating among adolescents. Lists resources for eating disorders awareness and prevention. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Dietetics, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits
Medick, Jean M. – 1979
This guide involves a synthesis of three inservice models (Glasser's Reality Therapy, Gordon's Teacher Effectiveness Training, and Focus) with the author's knowledge of and experiences with teaching to develop an effective classroom strategy for helping students. This guide concentrates on strategies for dealing with three problem behaviors:…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Child Responsibility
