New analytical tools have facilitated the exploration of the trajectories of alcohol use; however, there are a limited number of studies that explore early adolescence. A sample of 5,903 youths followed from sixth through eighth grade was used to (1) examine the trajectories of alcohol use and (2) determine the degree to which common correlates…

The Fall 1974 South Carolina Statewide Testing Program included an achievement test; the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills; the Short Form Test of Academic Aptitude; and the Student Survey and Attitude Inventory (SSAI), which is the subject of this report. The SSAI was administered in November 1974 to 48,107 students. Most of South Carolina's…

The opportunity and right to obtain a free public education provides the opportunity for all Americans to achieve success socially, financially, and professionally. The public education system has endured decades of changes as it attempts to address social, cultural, and academic issues that arise as the nation evolves. The public education system…