Analyzes a study on student living arrangements and offers some interesting early findings. (Editor)

The importance of reinforcing the reading achievement of children and the procedures for accomplishing this reinforcement are discussed. (CK)

Study sought to: (1) identify pupil learning, behavior, and adjustment problems for which teachers feel they need remediation strategies; (2) present rationale for behavior change strategies, and (3) test two strategies for working with representative problems identified by teachers. Case studies appended. (Author/EK)

Indicates that a behavioral approach, utilizing an electronic metronome in speech and motor activities, is highly effective in reducing the occurrence of stammering in children and adults. Bibliography. (RW)

Pretest comparisons on Health Behavior Inventory do not support hypothesis that low class students have less desirable health habits than do middle class ones. Differences occur on five specific items pertaining to weight control, social behavior, dental health, infection prevention, and responsibility for community health. (Author/CJ)

The purpose of this article is not to present a panacea nor to argue for either the hickory stick or permissiveness. Instead, a more reasoned compromise based on some of the psychological principles that govern the development of responsible social behavior is recommended. (Author)

Describes a field test of Future School, an educational game which attempts to effect behavior change by first changing attitudes during a simulated experience. Discussion of simulations and games to achieve attitude change is included. (JJD)

School physical education programs can be an invaluable source of information, support, and help for overweight children and adolescents. Such programs can stress the value of exercise and individually designed fitness plans and emphasize nutrition in weight control. Basic elements for designing such programs are discussed. (PP)