This article reports on a multiple case study that explored teachers' and families' collaboration in two urban and four rural state elementary schools in Cyprus. The analysis of the data shows that teachers' approaches to their collaboration with families may be traced not only to differences among teachers but also to the ideological approach of…

Describes an at-risk male secondary school student whose problems stem from guilt over the death of his infant brother. Emphasizes the dysfunctional family relationships. (FMW)