Discusses what a middle school is, the nature of transescents, the kind of program middle schools need, the effect middle schools have on elementary schools, and the establishment of elementary-middle school relationships. (For availability see EA 507 200.) (IRT)

After serving as a middle level principal for more than 20 years, the author recently became principal of a sixth grade school. The tone of the school was remarkably different from a 6-8 or 5-8 middle school. In this article, the author shares some of the things he has learned about sixth graders. While other factors do influence students'…

This paper, provided by the vendor of the product being described, discusses a program implemented in the Central Oahu School District in Honolulu, Hawaii called "Tribes." The mission of Tribes is to promote the healthy development of every child in the school community so that each has the knowledge, skills, and resiliency to be…

If students are going to learn to make efficient use of the library's resources, we must develop real" libraries in elementary and secondary schools and make administrators, teachers, school board members and the lay public aware of the library's role in education. (NH)

Scholar Amitai Etzioni is interviewed about his perceptions of what the primary role of America's secondary schools should be. Etzioni places character formation at the top of the list and also discusses the deglamorization of college, the role of the federal government, extracurricular activities, and effective schools. (Author/WD)

An alternative to the problematic issues surrounding the concept of career education is found in the concept of career development education. Career development education emphasizes a person-based (as opposed to world of work) curriculum which revolves around the students' developmental needs and tasks. (Author/EC)

Examines teacher perceptions of both the value and status of drama in education. Surveys 184 teachers in 13 elementary schools in the Niagara region of Ontario. Finds that 99% of respondents reported a positive attitude toward the value of drama in education, but 80% reported a negative perception of its status in the educational system. (PA)

Examined the development of initial faculty identities of doctoral students in education as they transitioned to the professorate. Identified five archetypal pathways to the professorate: anointed, pilgrim, visionary, philosopher, and drifter. (EV)

Reviews literature to examine the fundamental principles upon which the concept of developmental academic advising is based. (EV)

This article addresses how by helping students through life transitions--such as a new home, new sibling, or divorcing parents--school counselors can ensure that students are truly prepared academically and emotionally for life. (GCP)

Suggests that the socialization of children works against their creativity. Argues that increasing children's exploratory opportunities results in raising the likelihood of new discoveries. Concludes that the establishment of a structure for fostering creativity is a key factor in promoting child development. (SG)

Argues that creating well-rounded students is not just a matter of increasing educational mandates in each state but that it takes a strong commitment from educators nationwide to instill in their students the values and lessons to be learned from an increasingly multicultural society. (NB)

Conducted year-long examination of student culture at small, private, four-year liberal arts college. Examined five phases of student life: pre-freshman; first-semester freshman; second-semester freshman, sophomore, junior; junior and senior; and exiting senior. Findings suggest that assessing which phase students are in may aid in tailoring…

Presents a new model of counseling supervision that integrates reflective learning theory with the concurrent development of counselors-in-training and the supervision relationship. Introduces a pedagogical framework for applying this model. An appendix lists the steps involved in developing a reflective supervisory framework. (Author/MKA)