The Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement recently conducted a study of 18 schools to identify, overall, what works best for at-risk youth. The school as a caring community is characterized by shared vision, participation, shared sense of purpose, caring, shared values, trust, incorporation of diversity, teamwork, communication, respect and recognition. High-reliability schools have a mission with central goals that are clear and widely shared. Management structure and resource management feature a flexible hierarchy. All staff members are professional.
Teens can also voice their opinions.
Resources come in the form of videos, publications, programs, posters and others. Its mission is to educate children and adults in the dynamics of conflict and promote skills of peacemaking in our homes, schools, our community, the nation and the world. The CSR program has been funded for Fiscal Year 1999 and future funding depends on Congress.