A new student climate is desperately needed in our schools. Basic to a new climate is recognition that what is occurring is an appeal to be recognized, heard, and respected. Students' legitimate demands need to be responded to. This calls for a searching look at what the school's job is and the development of a positive course of action to give…

A new student climate is desperately needed in our schools. From impressions gained from nationwide interviews, the vast majority of students are anxious for solutions to the problems of student climate, and they represent a tremendous resource, to date largely untapped. The following suggestions are made on the recognition that students have a…