With the tuition cost of traditional colleges and universities soaring and education technology advancing, online courses and degree programs are becoming more common. Some critics argue that an online degree cannot provide all the important features of a traditional college education, from extracurricular activities to new professional networks,…

Surveyed 400 regular and special educators from New York and Massachusetts on mainstreaming attitudes and perceptions of handicapped exceptional children. Results, implications, and future research directions are discussed, so that services to handicapped exceptional children can be improved and implemented. (Author)

Minority access to higher education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts falls short of its obligation by nearly 8,000 students. One barrier to minority student access is the location of the state colleges and community colleges, most of which are removed from urban centers where minority populations are concentrated. However extra effort,…

This document provides curriculum materials and a guide for Massachusetts school personnel concerning the issue of sexual harassment in secondary schools. Although the entire document is useful for all school personnel, specific sections are suggested for administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and students. Section one deals with sexual…

This annual report on the numbers of homeless children in Massachusetts and their educational experiences is based on information from the following six sources: (1) family, adolescent, and battered women shelters; (2) the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare (Welfare); (3) the Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS); (4) school…

This fourth edition of a manual originally published in 1982 provides curriculum materials or sexual harassment in secondary schools. It defines sexual harassment, explains the legal issues involved, describes administrative strategies, and presents student activities and classroom lessons. Specific suggestions are offered for administrators,…

A fairness committee consists of a group of about 15 people, usually students, teachers, and administrators, who are either volunteers or are elected. This committee tries to improve the overall school climate by improving the quality of relationships between students, teachers, and administrators. It offers a neutral place for individuals to…