American Federation of Teachers President Albert Shanker, in testimony presented to a joint meeting of congressional subcommittees, tells why early childhood education programs should be sponsored by public education agencies rather than private day care centers. Main supporting reasons are: schools are available throughout the country; school…

A nation wide sample of 780 junior college newspapers was surveyed in 1978, yielding 502 replies, of which 463 were suitable for analysis. The advisers and editors of these newspapers answered questions about their schools' environments, newspaper staff selection, and newspaper editorial policies. The findings revealed that at least three-fourths…

This study of lunch services in public and private elementary and secondary schools is one of a group evaluating selected aspects of public food assistance programs. During a survey in March 1968, noontime food services were provided in about 75 percent of the nation's schools, serving about 80 percent of all pupils enrolled. Results of the survey…

STUDENTS FROM TWO HIGH SCHOOLS WERE SURVEYED TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT ALIENATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL. A LITERATURE SEARCH REVEALED A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF STUDIES ON THE SUBJECT. BOTH TAPE-RECORDED INTERVIEWS AND QUESTIONNAIRES WERE USED FOR DATA COLLECTION. QUESTIONNAIRES USED WERE (1) FILL-IN, MULTIPLE CHOICE, AND FORCED CHOICE ITEMS,…

The School Probably has its greatest role to play with the pre-suicidal child, so that the suicidal crisis may be averted before it begins. In the schools this is effected by encouraging a more personalized teacher-pupil relationship--by encouraging extracurricular involvement as an alternative to withdrawal and isolation, and by educating…

Based on a paper presented at a College of Special Education conference (Manchester, England, July, 1969). (RD)

The operating procedures of CHILD FIND, Inc., which serves as a clearinghouse for missing children, are presented. Children who have been illegally abducted are registered in a directory distributed across the nation to schools, police departments, and other relevant institutions. Methods for teachers to obtain the directory are given. (CM)

Makes a concrete proposal for bridging the gap between theory and practice in mathematics education and establishing a systemic relationship between researchers and teachers. Explains the background and implications of this proposal. Discusses four characteristics of the definition of Substantial Learning Environments (SLE). (Author/LM)

Offers insights gleaned from the 30-year history of outreach and engagement of the University of Nebraska's College of Public Affairs and Community Service. This interdisciplinary college, which promotes research and teaching partnerships with the Omaha community, is now helping its university be part of the community, not simply in it. (EV)

This article describes the elements of Bolman and Deal's (1991) political frame, which are widely discussed and written about among enrollment managers. Whether it is under the guise of managing change, getting things done, understanding institutional politics, or soliciting campus-wide involvement, the issues are often thorny and leave many…

How do principals get teachers past isolation to create a top school? Principals must create a web of leadership, a nonhierarchical structure of authority and control. While they remain at the center, they are supported only when they learn to delegate. Teachers learn to take on leadership roles, creating a more vested interest and lessening the…

This paper presents findings of a study that examined teachers' perceptions of opportunities for and their willingness to participate in decision making regarding program evaluation. Questionnaires were mailed to a random sample of 477 K-12 teachers in the New York public school system, eliciting an unspecified number of responses. Overall,…

The Lake Superior State University Economic Development Survey gathered information to guide the university in deciding how it might most effectively expand its involvement in economic development efforts in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fifty key officials and business people assessed the university's past and potential helpfulness in…

Reports the findings of a study which investigated the effect of parental involvement in the school on student achievement in inner city elementary school classrooms. (SF)

The Center for Social Organization of Schools has two objectives: to develop a scientific knowledge of how schools affect their students, and to use this knowledge to develop better school practices and organization. One of the three programs sponsored by the center is the Schools and Maturity Program. It is studying the effects of school, family,…