Questions whether school officials are justified by the Fourth Amendment in searching students and/or student lockers in public schools. Various case studies are discussed as examples to consider in deciding about responsibilities, powers, and limitations of school officials, and in determining student rights. Journal availability see: SO 507 249.…

The World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession urges involvement in political activities as a commitment by educators to promote international understanding and cooperation and to aid in the moral and political issues of environment, population, nutrition, and disarmament. (MB)

Suggests that for parents to feel confident about how to bring up their children, they must know what they stand for, and what they want for their family, community, and for the nation. (Author/AM)

Describes the history of the problem, shares thoughts about "bussing" and expresses concern about the growing problem of urban apartheid. (Author/AM)

Provides an analysis of the rational and nonrational factors in the use of stimulant drugs. Focuses upon the educational system as an arena in which these perspectives contest for dominance in the use of stimulant drugs for hyperkinesis. (Editor/RK)

Acknowledges that parental abuse and neglect contribute to increasing juvenile crime and a corresponding increase in draining public funds and eroding workforce productivity. Argues that functioning families need adequate ancillary supports and proposes a service system that invests in supportive institutions in order to gain greater social…

Argues that the social problems confronting America have been bombarded with ill-conceived and unsuccessful social policy largely driven by fear. Explains that parental licensing is a draconian and unworkable solution. Vouchers for indigent youth to attend Catholic schools, developing after-school and summer programs, and reforming welfare are…

Distinguishes among three kinds of standards: content, performance, and opportunity-to-learn. The standards concept has not been analyzed carefully enough to warrant establishing national standards, which could have undesirable consequences and require a different governmental role. Many adults willingly prescribe high learning standards but are…

Reviews research from the late 1960s through the present that considers how maternal employment affects children in low-income families. Most studies have indicated that children are not harmed when mothers go to work, but it is noted that the women in these studies entered employment voluntarily. (SLD)

This study examined the relationship between levels of risk and patterns of service intervention in child protective services with 239 cases in New Jersey. Analysis found three distinctive risk profiles: older children with behavior problems, children from disadvantaged households, and children with an unemployed parent. Each profile was linked to…

Claims that provision of culturally relevant, effective medical and psychosocial services is yet to be achieved. Asserts that before significant progress toward these goals can be made, what constitutes cultural competence must be elucidated. Describes the Cultural Competence Attainment Model and addresses the effects of cultural incompetence.…

Summarizes some of the common findings in the professional literature pertaining to conflict resolution (CR) curricula and peer mediation (PM) programs. Discusses theoretical, methodological and operational considerations that are relevant to conducting research and evaluation in school settings. Proposes a model to guide educators' decisions on…

Discusses the social problem of dating violence and presents a didactic support group model designed to empower young women as decision makers. Presents research findings supporting the content of the group model and discusses the potential impact of the group according to feedback from participants. (RB)

Reviews over 60 magazines that represent "alternative" and independent publications addressing topics such as the environment, education, ethics, business, parenting, racism, indigenous rights, poverty, political issues, international affairs, land use, women, youth, urban affairs, art and essay, and social change. Includes a brief…

Provides a historical survey on the plight of homeless children, focusing on how the former Soviet Union dealt with this problem. States that the system of social protection for orphaned children, created by the Soviet Union, was not able to deal with the growing problem. (CMK)