An interview with John Bremer, director of the Parkway Program; illustrated. (RD)

There is a great need for more research in the field of teacher education. Specifically, the objectives of teacher education, the value systems of the groups engaged in the enterprise, the nature of their interaction, the desired direction of change, and the processes that are employed to promote change need to be explored. (CK)

A survey investigated dental school student and faculty attitudes toward poor attendance. Teaching faculty (N=174) and all four student classes (N=482) were surveyed, with upper-level students asked about patient care. Findings indicate substantial differences in faculty and student opinion, particularly in perceptions of lecture attendance.…

Focus-group interviews of New York City middle-school students about their perceptions of the effectiveness of the school-uniform policy. Finds that students' perceptions of the effects of school-uniform policy on school culture varied considerably with those intended by the principal. (Contains 40 references.) (PKP)

The authors explored alcohol policies at 5 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to gain an understanding of how students' awareness of these policies might correlate with campus binge drinking rates. Findings indicated that male students who reported being unaware of certain alcohol policies were more likely to report binge…

Late work, a growing problem in the society, ultimately undermines the value delivered to the consumer. In this article, the authors have experienced a predisposition in students to turn their work in late. As educators of the next generation of professionals, they state that they must address societal problems, and teaching the importance of…

Poor dietary habits, rising rates of overweight students, and lack of oversight of vending contracts prompted the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to develop and implement 2 of the most comprehensive nutrition policies in the country. The Healthy Beverage Resolution and Obesity Prevention Motion limit the types of and access to…

This paper provides an overview of policy issues regarding staff development programs and incentives in order to increase motivation and productivity in educational programs. (Author)

Although the literature points to principals' central role in enhancing school effectiveness, the demonstration of a causal relationship between their instructional leadership and student achievement is difficult. Researchers have suggested that instructional leadership can influence teaching and classroom practices through the establishment of…

This paper provides a background and discussion regarding tobacco-free schools. The paper is intended to enhance discussion about the health benefits to children who attend schools that have a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy. The benefits to the personal health of students are both direct and environmental. Direct health benefits from a…

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. (EJS)

Attempts to determine the extent of smoking in a high school population, to identify the relationship between students' smoking status and conditions contributing to the continuation of smoking among students. (Author/RK)

Evidence on the effectiveness of school-based smoking restrictions on reducing pupil smoking rates is mixed. So far, the effect of such policies has only been considered using quantitative methods and "level of enforcement" has primarily been measured according to data collected from staff. This qualitative study is based on data collected during…

This study investigated experiences and needs concerning (supporting) children's school career among parents in divorced lone-parent and stepfamilies. Forty custodial parents from a variety of divorced family situations responded to an in-depth interview. The interview data were analysed using qualitative methods. The results show a variety of…

Shortly after the Kalamazoo Public Schools adopted an extensive desegregation plan based on a two-way busing approach patterned after the Berkeley California Schools, a study designed to reveal strengths and weaknesses of the proposed plan was commissioned. It was originally intended to collect appropriate baseline data prior to desegregation and…