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Kahan, David; Graham, Kathy – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2013
Purpose: Physical activity participation in physical education is compromised when students nonsuit. We investigated: (a) reasons for nonsuiting/support of policy change and whether they differed by gender, ethnicity, or grade; and (b) the likelihood of nonsuiting based on the same demographics. Method: Participants ("N" = 627) were 6th…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Urban Schools, Middle School Students, Questionnaires
Diaz-Booz, Ana – School Administrator, 2011
In this article, the author discusses her school's ability to retain its Latino students through a college-going culture based on non-negotiables. The School of International Business of the Kearny High School community, which is part of the San Diego Unified Schools, has flourished during its seven-year history despite constant budget uncertainty…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Behavior, Academic Achievement, Hispanic American Students
Boutelle, Marsha – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2008
In an era where some parents seem unwilling or unable to draw the "clothes" line with their children, where pop culture influences kids' clothing choices as never before, and school safety--including gang violence--is at the top of everyone's minds, school uniforms and dress codes can play a significant role. What that role should be,…
Descriptors: School Policy, Educational Environment, Popular Culture, School Safety
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Brown, Megan C.; Bywater, Kathleen – CATESOL Journal, 2010
The purpose of this report is to explore the issue of professionalism of adult education ESL educators and uncover any inequities. The arc of this exploration describes the history of adult education, the current state of adult education ESL professionals, and the direction in which ESL adult educators appear to be heading. The results illustrate…
Descriptors: Professionalism, Adult Education, English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction
Viadero, Debra – Education Week, 2005
This article reports on the effectiveness of school uniform policies. At Stephen Decatur Middle School, it is the school's policy that all students wear the standard school attire consisting of khaki pants with polo shirts in white, burgundy, or navy blue. Some of the shirts also sport an embroidered Decatur eagle, an optional embellishment.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, School Uniforms, Public Schools, Educational Improvement
Donovan, John; Monti, Bill – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1978
The Physical Education program at San Rafael High School seeks to boost students' sense of identity and self worth by abolishing rigid rules and dress codes and allowing students to choose from elective courses. The school administration has made commitments to the program and student enrollment is increasing. (SJL)
Descriptors: Dress Codes, Elective Courses, High Schools, Instructional Innovation
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Hethorn, Janet – California Agriculture, 1994
A study that included observations and interviews in street and school settings throughout California and in selected cities nationwide documented the changing nature of gang identity within the broader context of street style and adolescent expression. Suggests that targeting student behavior, as opposed to style of clothing, would be more…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Clothing, Cultural Differences
MacDonald, David R. – 2000
In response to campus crime schools across the United States have instituted rigorous dress codes, and, in some cases, have required students to wear uniforms to school. The president of the local school board has received petitions from several groups wishing to speak at the next school board meeting. The president's political survival rests upon…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Democracy, Discipline Policy, Dress Codes
Abinanti & Tripp, Arcata, CA. – 1976
Designed as a general introduction to some areas of the law which directly affect teachers and students in California schools, the purpose of this handbook is to enable teachers to protect themselves in the performance of their duty and to protect their students by conveying needed information about student rights and responsibilities. Part I,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indian Education, Codes of Ethics, Compensatory Education