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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Identity Border Crossings within School Communities, Precursors to Restorative Conferencing: A Symbolic Interactionist Study
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Haney, Kimberly Giaudrone; Thomas, Joy; Vaughn, Courtney – School Community Journal, 2011
Our study uses an interdisciplinary theoretical lens to understand the complexity of community building as a precursor to restorative practices. Key to these measures is that offenders take responsibility for their actions and undergo reintegration into the school community. Yet, until these students feel they belong to the school community in the…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Interdisciplinary Approach, Vignettes, Dropout Prevention
Reflections on Theory and Practice in Parent Involvement from a Phenomenological Perspective.
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DeMoss, Susan; Vaughn, Courtney – School Community Journal, 2000
A phenomenological study of a 26-member involved-parent culture unearthed a conception: involved parents participate in their own and other children's lives both inside and outside schools. The portrait of an involved parent is more multicultural (and multifaceted) than commonly portrayed. Educators should welcome minority parents. (Contains 34…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Family Income, Gender Issues
A Parent-Culture's Perceptions of Parent Involvement.
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DeMoss, Susan; Vaughn, Courtney – School Community Journal, 1999
A phenomenolographical research project surveyed a culture of 26 participating parents in one district. Involved parents are motivated to pursue involvement in their children's lives both in and outside of school and with their children's friends. Involved parents also seek information about their children through various sources. (Contains 30…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship