Trends and Issues in Extension

Today’s Columbus Dispatch (subscription required) has an article about a study of the Columbus City Schools. Or rather a study of the students that break the rules in the school district. The executive summary by kidsohio.org has this paragraph that succinctly explains the study:

 This data highlights three key facts: (1) The 7 percent of students who commit half of the
violations need special attention from the schools as well as community groups to improve their
behavior; (2) a lot of very young children also need help to improve their behavior; and (3) the 57
percent of students who are keeping the rules deserve our positive support.

The report and executive summary can be found at the kidsohio site . Interesting reading for Extension Professionals involved in youth development.