Scholar Amitai Etzioni is interviewed about his perceptions of what the primary role of America's secondary schools should be. Etzioni places character formation at the top of the list and also discusses the deglamorization of college, the role of the federal government, extracurricular activities, and effective schools. (Author/WD)

Outlines high school coaches' multifaceted roles and duties. Emphasizes students' special needs. (MD)

Describes a homeroom advising program developed at Central Junior High School in Omaha, Nebraska. The original goal of the program was to give students a sense of belonging, but the program accomplished much more and carried over into all aspects of the school. (MD)