Children's rights in education in Great Britain and the United States were compared. Issues concerning control of educational choices, appeal against disciplinary decisions, access to student records, and the disclosure of school records in juvenile courts are analyzed. (AM)

Describes public school responses to crime and student delinquency in terms of behavioral expectations. The authors conclude that school discipline policies are often based more on the fear of violence, disruptive behavior, and unpredictable situations than on actual incidents. (AM)

Reports on a study about the general rule structures in 24 British primary schools and the systems of sanctions and rewards used to maintain them. Finds that all primary school teachers were considered responsible for rules being kept and that primary schools use fewer sanctions when rules are broken. (CFR)