This study is the third in a series (EJ 068 961, EJ 130 474) of state surveys of middle schools in the upper midwest states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The total data cover the period from 1970-1977. Presents some of the composite findings regarding organizational, curricular, and instructional practices. Methods of pupil…

Reports on a survey of elementary and secondary educators regarding current burn-out levels as well as individual and organizational burn-out interventions. Finds that most of the educators felt that they were not treating students and colleagues in a depersonalized manner and that they derived a sense of accomplishment from their work. (SR)

Study revealed that teachers, attracted to team teaching by the novelty, accepted difficulties as part of the program's challenges'' and innovations.'' (SP)

A survey of independent schools to determine how many keep school histories reveals that few schools are conscious of their history. Offers arguments in favor of writing such histories. (FL)

The tensions that accompany growing up are distressing enough for middle school youngsters, without adding unwarranted pressure for grades. University Middle School faculty considered these factors when they developed the system of student evaluation described in this article. (Author/RK)

A survey of school administrators and students in five states reveals four problem areas connected with student activities: (1) participation of noninvolved students, (2) sponsors, (3) time allotments, and (4) financial considerations. The major student-cited cause of nonparticipation in school activities was that they were not relevant. (FL)

This article attempted to present some of the pertinent findings regarding organizational, curricular, and instructional practices in the upper midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. (Author/RK)

This survey of 115 senior high school students in Des Moines, Iowa, shows how important selected individuals were in helping them decide what to do after graduation. The findings showed that parents ranked first. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this study is two-fold: (l) to formulate a comprehensive inventory of educational objectives representative of the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social dimensions of individuals and (2) to share the results of a pilot test of an inventory undertaken with educational administrators and curriculum decision makers. (Author)

During 1978, 194 teachers identified as effective in 21 Kentucky middle schools were surveyed about techniques they would use to deal with 15 discipline problems. Agreement on preferred technique was highest for serious infractions. Individual attention was preferred for minor annoyances. Existence of a district discipline code affected teachers'…

The positive and negative aspects of classroom punishment were compared and the characteristics of teachers who did not experience discipline problems with their students were discussed. Additionally, programs for overcoming discipline difficulties were presented. (RK)

Reports results of a study identifying effective behaviors for preventing technology accidents, and ineffective behaviors that cause technology accidents in the schools. Offers technology use guidelines for principals and for school media specialists to promote the safe use of technology. (SR)

Reports the results of a two year survey of 300 teachers in four Southeastern states who taught some form of science fiction in their classroom instruction. The survey considered (1) disciplinary areas utilizing science fiction and the basic purposes for using it; (2) basic themes of science fiction; and (3) teachers' comments about science…