An attempt to assess the quality of black student life at an unnamed State University during the late sixties which concludes that the responsibility for its content must be borne by all segments of the university community, i.e. administration, faculty and students; the university's lack of concern for the success of programs for black students…

A memorization technique using books recorded on tapes gave nonreading children practice in reading connected discourse and put them in touch with a variety of books. (JH)

Discusses the procedural requirements governing the academic dismissal of students from public educational institutions, briefly comparing them to the requirements governing disciplinary suspensions and expulsions, and reviews relevant state and federal court decisions. (JG)

College students confront a variety of challenges on a daily basis. Living up to the standards prescribed by the media and other social groups leaves some students feeling distraught and many feeling vulnerable. Feelings of failure and self-loathing often lead college students to become preoccupied with their self-image and actions, motivating…

This publication presents seven facts about spending and performance in the New York City public schools. The topics addressed include: (1) overall spending is rising, with the rate rising particularly rapidly in the past 5 years; (2) the spending gap between schools in the city and in other localities is widening, with much of this due to the…

The stakes for California's schools and students have never been higher. More than 1,600 California schools are now on a statewide "watch list" for failing to meet new federal standards, a number that is expected to triple in less than 5 years. Many of these schools face federal sanctions or even takeover by the state. This year's high school…

Seven replies to the problems and criticisms posed by two articles on the problem child'' (UD 502 493 and 494). (RJ)

It was concluded that early academic performance has consequences in the social-emotional domain which perpetuate and generalize patterns of success for females and failure for males. (Author)

Life Skills are defined as problem solving behaviors appropriately and responsibly used in management of personal affairs. (Authors)

Discusses a comparative study of three approaches used to minimize reading difficulties: words in color, the initial teaching alphabet, and the Lippincott Basic Reading Program. (SW)

To improve the education offered freshmen and sophomores, this article advises colleges and universities to separate the lower division into a "general college" sponsored by a staff whose sole responsibility is the lower division student. (IR)