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Yair, Gad – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 1996
Analyzes school choice in terms of inter-school student transfer and explains choice as the result of two factors: organization of student mobility among schools in terms of vacant positions and student body composition; and the influence and position of the school within the educational market. (MJP)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Sociology, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education
Pittman, Eric A. – 1975
The effects of a migratory existence on a child are sometimes deep and difficult to overcome. To overcome these problems in our district, we have used orientation by the principal, guidance persons, assistant principal, and/or teacher in an attempt to make the pupil feel wanted and worthwhile. We have also used meetings between the child's parents…
Descriptors: Adjustment Counselors, Elementary Secondary Education, Migrant Children, Migrant Welfare Services
Saint Cloud Board of Education, Minn. – 1967
A junior high school orientation program was conducted from June 1 to August 1, 1967 for 270 students scheduled to enter 2 public junior high schools in St. Cloud, Minnesota from 21 rural public and parochial schools. The major purpose of the project was to ease the transition problems for nonresident students and their families caused by the…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Experience, Educationally Disadvantaged