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ERIC Number: EJ601172
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Musings in the Wake of Columbine: What Can Schools Do?
Raywid, Mary Anne; Oshiyama, Libby
Phi Delta Kappan, v81 n6 p444-449 Feb 2000
As suggested by standard indicators--truancy, dropout rates, graffiti, vandalism, violence--youngsters in small schools rarely display the anger at the institution and its inhabitants that typifies Columbine and many other comprehensive high schools. Educators must cultivate learning communities and qualities (like empathy and compassion) associated with acceptance. (Contains 14 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alienation, Anger, Community, Empathy, High Schools, Peer Relationship, Prevention, School Organization, Small Schools, Student Interests, Student Needs, Violence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Acceptance; Columbine High School Shooting; Indicators; Learning Communities