Describes five school programs operating in New Haven involving innercity parents in reading. (RB)

Describes a mathematics-focused summer camp for inner city, African American, at-risk secondary school students. Situated on a college campus, the camp grouped participants with college students and professional mathematicians. Results of pre- and posttests indicated that students' mathematics scores increased significantly. Both participants and…

Describes teaching "Useful Grammar" to inner-city middle school children in Jackson, Mississippi. Discusses key elements of Useful Grammar: identifying and focusing on grammatical structures; relying on knowledge already possessed; inventing more memorable nomenclature; devising lesson plans and hands-on activities; and having students practice…

The changes affecting schools in inner London are described. Primary education, secondary schools, multiethnic education, and the provision of adequate financial resources are discussed. (MLW)

Describes the Project City Science being conducted in New York City to develop ways of making existing junior high school science curriculum more effective and more meaningful to teachers and students. (SL)

Describes problems associated with assessment and evaluation of problem-solving intervention in inner-city high school. Delineates factors related to assessment concerns. Offers recommendations for training including increased frequency and intensity of sessions, diversifying procedures, encouraging cultural sensitivity in trainers, and working…

This research on the use of positive reinforcement was intended to assist teachers in developing new approaches to teaching and classroom management suited to the particular problems and needs of the inner city classroom. (Author/RK)

Looks at current conditions inhibiting the growth and sustenance of quality journalism programs in inner-city areas. Examines some practical steps journalism advisers in these schools can take to better advance the talents and desires of their students. (RS)

Reports results of a study that (1) assesses the nature of interracial interactions within a disadvantaged, inner-city high school, (2) identifies what factors predict these interactions, and (3) suggests what implications such interactions should have on school policies and strategies. (CS)

Results of analyzing variables impacting the behavior of four ninth-grade poor-achieving tutors and 20 seventh-grade tutees with reading difficulties found that giving tutor points for reinforcing tutee responses was the most important component of the tutoring package for both tutors and tutees. (Author/JDD)

Describes a 45-year-old preservice teacher's relationship with his students in an inner-city school. Suggests that inner city students, despite their exposure to violence and drugs, are willing to cooperate and put forth effort if their ideas are treated with respect. (TB)

If English teachers are going to clean up language and strive toward literacy, they need to stop using phrases that are meaningless, such as "prior knowledge,""dyslexia,""learning disabilities," and "at-risk." The persistent misuse of language moves the United States closer to becoming a remedial nation.…

The administrative component provides personnel and services for the planning, implementing and supervising of all State Urban Education Programs and for the coordination of activities of all participating groups. The Strengthening Basic Skills in the Junior High School program has been recycled from the 1969-70 school year. The Multi-Sensory…

Cites the high dropout rates for native students in Saskatchewan urban centers and suggests that the inner-city native alternative school may be the best way to return students to some form of education leading to eventual employment. Lists 17 "do's" and "don'ts" for effective alternative schools. (JHZ)