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Wardle, Francis; Winegarner, Nola – PTA Today, 1991
Presents guidelines to help parents and teachers promote good nutrition in their children. The article describes ways one Colorado school revised its nutrition policy to help the teachers work in the area of nutrition. A list of home activities for parents to support good eating habits is offered. (SM)
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Health Education, Health Promotion

Allen-Hausmann, Terri – PTA Today, 1983
The experiences of the National School Resource Network form the basis for suggestions about how schools can improve themselves as a means of reducing student violence and vandalism. Effective school programs utilizing curriculum innovation, changes in school environment, and student, parent, and community involvement in policy making are…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Innovation, Parent Role

Carter, Denise – PTA Today, 1982
In an increasing number of schools, programs are being designed to instill self discipline in children. Adapted forms of reality therapy, parent effectiveness training, and teacher effectiveness training are used as preventative measures in cooperative ventures by Parent Teacher Associations and school districts. (FG)
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Curriculum Development, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education

Cutright, Melitta – PTA Today, 1982
Censorship in school libraries and classroom reading materials is discussed. Views of influential groups and individuals on the reasons for censorship are outlined, and suggestions for preventing censorship battles in schools are given. (FG)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education