Alcohol educators should not overreact to teenage drinking but provide skills for adolescents and adults to abstain or to incorporate alcohol into their lifestyles in a responsible manner. The responsible use model of alcohol education, a significant change from earlier models because of its emphasis on affective instruction, is described. (MT)

Examines existing studies on adolescents' decision making about adoption and parenting and proposes some theoretical and methodological considerations for future investigations. Concluded that this issue has been inadequately researched and that most of the literature does not consider the capacity of adolescents to make decisions. (LLL)

Suggests providing opportunities for students to discuss real-life computer-related issues in the classroom. Several sample scenarios are included. Students not only examine their values but also develop reasoning and decision-making skills using these or other dilemma stories. (JN)

Extensive interviews with school personnel of alternative programs reveal that it is in the process of defining their essence with regard to decision-making, admissions, policies, responsibility, freedom, calendars, and programs vs. school identity that planning problems arise. (A related document is EA 507 273.) (Author/MLF)

This paper examines what pedagogical issues mean to practicing teachers, discussing the ethics of purpose, rules and principles, and probability, and noting teachers' philosophical perspectives and practical interpretations. Interviews were conducted with 20 Finnish secondary school teachers working in urban schools during an in-service training…

Principals' use of the curriculum council to develop the professional management function and establish a position of educational leadership is recommended. Additional benefits would include improved communications with staff and increased professional collegiality. (MJL)

Outlines the theoretical background of repertory grid analysis (respondents describe feelings towards particular points in the environment and articulate these responses into meaningful terms). Demonstrates two applications of this technique: (1) landscape evaluation and (2) agricultural decision-making. (Author/JN)

A study of 55 New Jersey schools revealed that 35 principals shared none of the decision-making authority with subordinates. In 17 of the schools, half or fewer of the decisions were made by subordinates. Teacher contracts and recent legal rulings were cited as factors discouraging delegation of authority. (MLF)

The fourth R--reasoning--is prerequisite to successfully coping with life and its attendant and inevitable problems. (Author)

Urges reading teachers to use simulations and provides some examples. (HOD)

Any plan to create a communications/governance structure to empower stakeholders must address several questions: rationale, potential advantages and disadvantages, problems to be considered, format, committee structure and responsibilities, and evaluation techniques. Includes 10 references. (MLH)

The authors describe how a small school district produced a major interactive video program on employability that won the Silver Star Award at the 1988 Houston Film Festival. Topics covered include obtaining financial support and assembling an ad hoc production company. (CH)

Examples are provided for ways of saving money during school athletic-site design, including plastic alternatives to concrete for site water drainage and cost-efficient considerations when earth moving and grading. Concluding comments address the importance of designers making timely decisions and monitoring progress to avoid unnecessary costs.…