Examines best practice examples of student welfare policies that address bullying and harassment through strategies to promote a positive school ethos. Stresses the importance of teacher modeling of respectful relationships and promotion of effective conflict resolution procedures throughout the school community. (Contains 23 references.)…

The Education Commission of the States' annual meeting was characterized by divergent opinions on almost any issue, but there appeared to be less consensus and more impatience on issues relating to higher education than on those concerning public schools. (MSE)

Various theoretical approaches for explaining both the timing and focus of educational reform efforts, are discussed. Both national-level and world-system explanations as well as some suggestions for combining the contributions of both levels of analysis are examined. Additionally with respect to both levels of analysis, explanations from…