Surveyed national sample of elementary and secondary school psychologists regarding recent referrals. Found that most referrals were initiated by school staff and majority occurred initially through formal mechanisms. Poor academic performance was of primary concern in 52% of cases, social/emotional problems in 31%. More boys than girls were…

Reports on a study that found that a large proportion of adult poor readers reported negative memories of reading aloud in school. Also found that dislike of oral reading increased with reading ability, was present equally among men and women, and was less common among Blacks than Whites. (ARH)

Despite large gains in reading proficiency by minorities over the past decade, Hispanic and Black children's reading levels remain significantly lower than Whites. This article examines the effects of parent educational level and family reading behaviors on minority and nonminority children. (Author/LHW)

Examines the new state-mandated high school graduation tests emerging in response to perceived declines in educational standards. Indicates general consequences for implementing these tests, including public perceptions based on a "box score" mentality. As competency measures, the tests have had little impact on pupils, teachers,…

Biographical interviews elicited information concerning personality characteristics that predispose women toward achievement-striving behavior, taking into account the effects of family, friends, and role models. The majority of women reported not fearing success, but most wondered if their achievements were worth it and at what cost. (Author/ABB)

The study involving 28 educationally handicapped (EH) and 25 learning disabled LD/EH children (mean ages 13 and 12 years) included among its results that EH Ss took significantly more personal responsibility for academic failure than did LD/EH Ss; EH Ss attributed success to ability but failure to both lack of ability and lack of effort.…

Attitudes toward parenting success or failure were tested via a questionnaire administered to 276 undergraduates without parenting experience. Female respondents were especially success-oriented and viewed parenting as requiring deliberation and skill; males were more inclined to put blame for failure on the child. (CJM)

In this brief response to Courtney Cazden's article on anthropology's contribution to education (1983), it is argued that educators who reject anthropological contributions are doing so because they believe anthropology is doing harm. Asserts that "cultural differences" is replacing "cultural deprivation" as the fashionable…

Describes how one student improved his mathematics performance by keeping a journal of class activities and homework assignments. (FL)

Notes that black people in the U.S. have not developed a history of achievements in the natural sciences that can be readily built upon by their offspring, and thus the problem of motivation of black children at an early age is a significant factor in determining whether they decide to pursue a career in the natural sciences. (Author/AM)

The Doe case is unique in that it demands judicial recognition of minimum standards for an "effective" education. The author suggests that the enforcement of standards reflecting those skills necessary for a useful existence is necessary. (LBH)

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how secondary teachers implement culturally responsive literacy instruction in their content areas. Culturally responsive instruction makes connections with students' backgrounds, interests, and experiences to teach the standards-based curriculum. Learning becomes more meaningful and relevant as teachers…

This document reports the graduation and retention rates at the University of Hawaii community colleges and compares the graduation and retention rates of students with other institutions. The three rates that are examined in this report are as follows: (1) retention/continuation rate; (2) graduation rate; and (3) success rate (defined as the sum…

This document discusses students on academic probation in City College of San Francisco as of Spring 2002. During any given semester, 9-10% of students are on academic probation. A majority of students on academic probation are men. Higher numbers of African American (17%) and Filipino (17%) students were on academic probation rather than Whites…