This quasi-experimental study examined the adoption of the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines in 23 high schools. After training, school administrators and other staff members demonstrated substantial increases in knowledge of threat assessment principles and decreased commitment to zero tolerance approaches. Schools using the…

Outlines a three-step process to justify the existence of the guidance program, including writing a job description, logging daily duties, and evaluating the program. (Author/WD)

The method of suspension described here is both legally and educationally sound. The authors say the additional expense of a suspension-room teacher is economical when considered in light of costs incurred to school, child, and society under the old system. (Editor)

The YDP started in 1971 with a grant to establish guidelines for institutional change which would help disaffected students who had feelings of alienation, rejection, and powerlessness. Article considered two of its successful programs. As well student involvement in decision making was discussed. (Author/RK)

Description and explanation are frequently given precedence over validation when evaluating distance-learning technologies. Evaluation criteria can be categorized into technical, instructional, organizational, and ethical components. Descriptive and explanatory methods include participant observation, interviews, focus groups, document review,…

States that the role of the Federal Communications Commission should be to provide direction and encouragement for the television networks to adopt self-regulatory reforms, rather than to provide strict regulation itself. The "family viewing" plan is a result of the networks' attempts at self-regulation. (Editor/RK)

In response to the serious educational challenges posed by the information age, the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communication and Technology developed some 1988 guidelines describing a cooperative, partnership approach among administrators, school library media specialists, and teachers.…

As Mississippi's experience shows, there are five necessary stages for staff development: preplanning (forming a committee), planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. This article examines each phase, provides checklists, and highlights the principal's responsibility during each phase. (eight references) (MLH)

An evaluation of the 4 X 4 block schedule used in three North Carolina high schools elicited strong support from teachers, students, and parents. Schools planning to implement this model should review D. G. Hackman's guidelines covering faculty input, feedback procedures, training opportunities, teacher fatigue, holidays, classroom monitoring,…

Arts programs frequently are integrated into other curriculum areas as an economic measure. Although program quality usually suffers as a result, following the guidelines offered here can ensure that integrated programs are effective. (Author/JM)

In attempting to answer the question posed in the title, this author offers an overview of the goals of arts programs and some general guidelines for administrators to follow in evaluating those programs. (Author/JM)

The Manhattanville (New York) College Neuroscience Outreach Program is a research-based effort that presents different topics in neuroscience to science students in local middle schools. The program aims to provide a forum for curriculum development and teaching, enhance a cooperative internal community, and increase student awareness of the…

Alternative high schools have an important place in our educational system, since exellence in education must mean more than improving the abilities of those who are succeeding in our present school environment. A list of suggestions (nine "dos" and four "don'ts") are offered for consideration before establishing such a school. (MCG)