This study examined video footage (i.e., pregame, halftime, and postgame) of high school basketball coaches' interactions with their male and female athletes during competition, focusing on coaches' use of various regret messages. Participants included 20 high school basketball coaches who were found to use a combination of regret messages:…

The high school completion rate for the U.S. has increased only slightly over the last quarter of a century. A promising area of focus for dropout prevention efforts may be found in research that assesses how messages about educational attainment may affect school completion rates. The supportive communication framework is used to address how…

Drawing from a six-month ethnographic study, this article explores the negotiation of gendered identities through classroom literacy practices in an urban high school, paying particular attention to how gendered identities are interwoven with those of race, class, and other social identities during literary discussions. I draw upon the notion that…

Examines the influence of coach experience on young athletes' preferences for, and perceptions of, coaches' leadership behaviors (autocratic, democratic, social support, positive feedback, and training and instruction) across an athletic season. Indicates that negative control strategies can be quite satisfactory at times, particularly if a…

Reflects upon theoretical and applied challenges and needs in incorporating sexual orientation issues into communication studies. Argues that communication courses need to explicitly include material related to the life experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people; and that reducing homophobia and heterosexism among high school…

Explores the relationship between supportive communication and school outcomes for two groups of lower socioeconomic high school students: those identified as "at-risk" of poor school performance, and those not identified as "at-risk." Finds that parents are major sources of social support for both groups of students; however, at-risk students…

Notes that high school students have an incredible number of issues they must face daily. Contends that it is vital for a high school newspaper to find a balance between coverage of world events and local occurrences so that everything is relevant to high-school readers. Provides examples of eight high school newspapers' coverage of the 2003 war…

Lists the following 10 tips for improved sports writing in high school publications: reporting comes before writing; do not try to do too much; show, do not tell; do not do game stories; avoid cliches; avoid "jock-talk"; use the drama of sports; do not write the obvious story; sports is also news; and read great sports writing. (PM)

Examines the socialization process of newcomers to a residential high school for performing arts. Finds that communication appeared particularly useful in reducing affective uncertainty and providing students with reassurance and support. Analyzes the hidden curriculum of this school, identifying four aspects: control versus freedom, inclusion…

Presents findings of a comprehensive 1999 survey of advisers and administrators, which showed that the high-school student press is not free, is controlled mostly by advisers, but also by principals, and views editing of the newspaper by its faculty adviser as the norm. Notes that only 27% of the principals and advisers say their papers are not…

Notes that fewer than 10% of American high schools offer radio production opportunities. Describes several high school radio stations. Discusses Radio as a major, how the stations raise grant money, and the special status for low-power radio stations. Includes a sidebar by Amy Medlock concerning procedures for radio stations. (RS)

Offers brief comments from 8 high school journalism advisers concerning why they put out a paper the first day of school. Notes that these first-day issues were all well received by students. Includes front pages of several of the first-day issues. (RS)

Presents the front pages (or home pages) of 16 high school newspapers that covered the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Includes brief comments from advisers on how they approached covering the attacks. (RS)

Describes a high-school journalism adviser's experience working at the Sports desk of the "Sacramento Bee" during one summer. Suggests the short-term job helped the author flesh out what it means to be a working journalist, and helped him take some of the passion, energy, and excitement of the professional newsroom back to his classroom. (RS)

Discusses how a high-school journalism adviser shifted from a newspaper format to a magazine format that comes out few times a year. Suggests the magazine format is more flexible, creative, and well-thought-through. Notes it requires some attention to detail, commitment to longer stories, and in-depth coverage. (RS)