Some steps are outlined to encourage leadership activities. (Author/MLF)

Block scheduling was established in response to educational reform measures and is the restructuring of the school day in longer class increments with fewer number of classes per day. The FFA, an intra-curricular component of the agricultural education, provides leadership opportunities and involvement within the classroom setting. This study…

The South African Schools Act No. 84 of 1996 mandates that secondary school learners, who are members of the Representative Council for Learners, should be part of school governance through participation in school governing bodies. But they are often not afforded a full opportunity to participate in crucial decisions by the adult members of…

Ways in which membership in student organizations, both predominantly Black and mainstream, provide space for Black identity expression and development were explored in this study. Based on individual interviews conducted with African American male student leaders at six predominantly White universities, findings reveal a nexus between Black…

The purpose of this article is to discuss some important considerations in the use of student-led discussions and to describe the authors' experiences in instituting such a procedure. (Author)

The four sections of the photographic report explore the historical background and need for an organization providing leadership and management training for today's student leaders; the goals of the Leadership Conference Series, the structure of the Conference Series; and the future goals of Student Leadership Services. (Author)

The schools would benefit more from the perspective and idealism of students, if they become leaders in an educational community. The two crucial skills that enable students to develop the attitudes necessary for becoming leaders in a school community are, encouraging the development of listening and consensus building skills.

Schools play a very significant role in fostering participation and leadership skills and in promoting the way forward to a better future. This article offers a number of strategies which can pave developmental pathways to student leadership. In addition, it analyses the beneficial aspects of such activities in enhancing the competency of students…

Community colleges are a democratizing force in post-secondary education, different from but equal to universities. They offer an expedient route to the labour market. This suggests the need for colleges to focus on the development of their students' leadership ability and to implement strategies for evaluating the success of leadership…

The articles included on these pages concern students as participants in the grading process through use of the contract system; a program for integrating curricular and extra curricular activities; and a report on a student leadership retreat. (JC)

The complexity of college governance structures is formidable, and certainly there are many clusters of subissues under the general heading. This study examines one such cluster, that of student participation in one of the most important governance tasks, the decision making process leading to institutional policy. (Author)

For a successful, member-centered student organization, the adviser must enrich a student's opportunities for growth through leadership and decision-making experiences, help students help each other, and involve students in the curriculum. (Author)

The 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) called for an increase in student involvement in individualized education program (IEP) meetings. To determine the extent of student involvement in educational planning, this study observed 109 middle and high school IEP meetings; 90% of the participants completed a…