Asking fundamental and often uncomfortable questions about the nature and purposes of formal education, this book explores the three main ways of looking at the relationship between formal education,
Asking fundamental and often uncomfortable questions about the nature and purposes of formal education, this book explores the three main ways of looking at the relationship between formal education,
Goldstein (Syracuse U. Center for Research on Aggression) and Conoley (education & human development, Texas A&M U.) have assembled articles from 34 professionals in the fields of psychology, s
Your school must be prepared to face problems that range from name calling and bullying to extortion, rape, and homicide. Decrease the chances of tragedy and learn how to respond most effectively! Th
Designed to help school psychologists and other school-based professionals create an optimal learning environment for the 10-15% of students who experience chronic, significant health problems, this v
The 12 contributions in this book provide information for developing school programs that support the health and safety of students and staff, discussing student populations with unique needs, school-
Restorative justice is a dynamic and innovative way of dealing with conflict in schools, promoting understanding and healing over assigning blame or dispensing punishment. It can create an ethic of ca
Offering case studies and resources, Williams (education, State U. of New York, Cortland) describes a framework for school violence prevention/intervention. PEACE stands for personalize, examine, advo
Reams of words have been written about school violence in the United States, yet few commentators truly attempt to dig out the underlying social and economic causes and strategies to address them. Web
Stress, coping, and prevention are discussed here as relevant to students and teachers, superintendents and trustees, college students and professors, and university deans. Many of the chapters were p
Seventeen American scholars and practitioners in conflict resolution education (CRE) share best practices and practical advice for educators on implementing successful CRE programs and practices in sc
How do we make sense of the tragedy of a school shooting or even draw objective conclusions from these incidents? Deadly Lessons is the outcome of the National Research Council's unique effort to glea
Harris (law, U. of Nottingham, UK) and Darcy (an attorney in the Secretariat of the European Social Charter at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg) offer a thoroughly revised edition of a standard work
Provides reprints of articles, excerpts from books, addresses on current issues, and studies of social trends in the US and other countries concerning violence in America's schools. The 34 contributi
Littleton, Colorado. Conyers, Georgia. Pearl, Mississippi. Jonesboro, Arkansas. Springfield, Oregon. In the aftermath of the latest incidences of school violence, Kids Killing Kids: Managing Violence
