Provides an operational definition of punishment and presents 13 guidelines for the effective use of punishment in public schools. Explores the advantages and disadvantages of using punishment as part of a school's disciplinary procedures. (SB)

Reviews issues associated with discipline in Canadian schools. Topics include the role of citizenship and political education in discipline policy, the role of the school counselor, conflict resolution through mediation, discipline in daily life, building a student discipline code, and self-instruction training for the impulsive student. (JAC)

One junior high school's discipline policies and guidelines for establishing similar regulations are offered in the first article. The second recommends transfers as a constructive solution to problems associated with an aging teaching staff and suggests procedures for a smooth change of assignment. (MJL)

Lack of discipline as a major problem in schools crops up annually in the Gallup Poll of Public Attitudes Toward Education. Yet, educators feel that they're in a legal strait jacket, unable to punish student offenders. How can educators get out of this double bind? Options still remain open, says this author. (Editor)

Described is the problem of improving student motivation. Four motivational techniques are discussed. (SL)

Despite the controversies that it has created in school districts throughout the country, zero tolerance continues to be a widely used response to school disruption and violence. This paper explores the history, philosophy, and effectiveness of zero-tolerance school disciplinary strategies. Growing out of Reagan-Bush-era drug-enforcement policy,…

Treats various state's laws on corporal punishment in schools as it affects students and teachers. Recommends that corporal punishment be used only as self-defense measure. (DS)

Proposes ways of coping with student misbehavior and teacher overreaction. (SP)

Tells why reformers are out to ban the ancient custom of corporal punishment in the schools. Suggests that school boards should scrutinize their policies on discipline now, before potential storms of controversy break out in their communities. (Author)

Discusses the legal limits of school officials' control over student behavior. (JF)

The author concludes from his discussion of due process that although the courts have begun to depart somewhat from the doctrine of judicial nonintervention in student discipline in higher education, they still seem to prefer that the Dean and the student settle the issue in the Dean's office in a manner fair to all concerned. (Author/BY)

Court decisions have reaffirmed the principal's authority to search lockers. (Author)

The reclaiming approach is a discipline alternative for at-risk students. Combining modern child development research with Native American traditions, the method emphasizes that student self-concept must be characterized by components of the circle of courage (belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity). The article suggests a number of…

Describes how administrator-imposed discipline of students is circumscribed by their legal rights. (PKP)