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Kirby, Elizabeth – National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2008
Recent incidents of school violence have brought bullying to the nation's attention in a dramatic way. Research shows that approximately 30% of teens in the United States either bully, are targets of bullying, or both (National Youth, n.d.). Bullying causes adverse physical, psychological, and social effects. It erodes feelings of self-worth and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Peer Relationship, Educational Environment, School Culture
Taylor, Kelley R. – National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2008
In recent years, immigration has become a hot-button issue--so much that mere mention of the word almost guarantees an impassioned response. Whether that response generates ideas and hope, debate and frustration, or even anger, depends on seemingly innumerable factors. Everything from personal preferences, politics, and prejudices to ethnic,…
Descriptors: Public Schools, School Districts, Court Litigation, Educational Environment
Phillips, Melvina – National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2005
This handbook is designed to help school leaders use research on best literacy practices to create a well-defined intervention plan that not only will improve the literacy of all students but also the long-range academic success of students by enhancing their chances for postsecondary education and future employability. The handbook presents…
Descriptors: Intervention, Principals, Academic Achievement, Professional Development