In-school suspension programs can be viable, beneficial tools if they give equal attention to rehabilitation and to order and control. If considered as merely administrative conveniences and strictly disciplinary innovations, they will probably provide no educational benefits. (Author/IRT)

Marriage Encounter is a two-day marriage enrichment session sponsored by several religious organizations. This paper attempts to describe one proceeding of a weekend from a participant-observation perspective, offering objective insight and critical discussion. (Author)

Summarizes the findings of a report on the current status of systems of computer-managed instruction (CMI). Five systems are reviewed intensively and seventeen others are described briefly. CMI appears to offer potential as a management device but little conclusive evidence exists concerning cost-effectiveness or impact on student achievement.…

Evaluation of the MICA project (management of instruction with computer assistance) revealed that the supporting software system was efficient and cost-effective, the instruction was adequate, there was no difference in student achievement, and few changes were necessary in order to implement the program. (Author/IRT)

This review of the literature on mentoring first identifies benefits (such as increased self-esteem and reduced truancy) and barriers (such as insufficient numbers of mentors and inadequate mentor training and support.) It then examines school-based solutions in six brief descriptions of effective school-based initiatives. (DB)

A study examined the effectiveness of the Life/Career Renewal Program (LCR), a wilderness program for adults, in enhancing personal growth initiative (PGI) of 68 participants. Results support the hypothesis that the LCR program enhances PGI. (Author/JOW)

Responses from 39 of 58 Youth-at-Risk Coalitions identified the relationship between situational/structural factors and effectiveness of collaborative relationships. The best predictors of effectiveness were consensus among members, formalization of agreements, and resource flows from respondents to the coalition. (SK)

Compared faculty (n=794) and administrator (n=541) perspectives on the importance of institutional effectiveness activities in higher education and measures the impact of four control variables related to perceptions about such activities. Findings suggest some strategies institutions may use to cultivate faculty and administrative support for…

Investigated characteristics associated with program non-completion among families recruited for family-based prevention program. General themes uncovered from analysis of adult survey responses suggested that non-completers were misinformed about content of the program, and lacked accessible transportation. Program content, family illness, and…

Reports results of interviews with 144 students at a high school in central Ohio regarding their opinions about effectiveness of the school's character education program. Describes student views about what works in the program. (PKP)

Describes five strategies to consider when evaluating the security of a campus mail center: mail center efficiency, electronic tracking, identifying dangerous mail, training, and continuity planning. (EV)

Diversity training in organizations is too often driven by federal mandates, has a low priority, and faces backlash and employee fears. Many employers have not integrated diversity initiatives into long-range plans or missions. Managing diversity requires cultural change. (SK)

Reviews research evaluating the effectiveness of computer-assisted career guidance systems, stressing the limited number of studies. Highlights the need for more research using larger, diverse samples; sound procedures; and investigation of the interaction between client attributes and treatments. (SK)

Examines the selection criteria and admission policies of university-based master's-degree-level principal preparation programs. Finds selection criteria largely based on standardized test scores, undergraduate grade-point average, and letters of recommendations. Also finds very limited use of personal interviews and heavy use of conditional…

Focuses on the first production of Edward Bond's play "The Children." Discusses Bond's interest in theatre in education and assesses the significance of his dramatic writing for young people. Examines the experiences of the young people in the first cast of "The Children" and the perceptions of the teachers who facilitated the…