This policy profile on education in Mexico is part of the "Education Policy Outlook" series, which presents comparative analysis of education policies and reforms across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Building on the OECD's substantial comparative and sectoral knowledge base, the series…

Tips for publications managers are provided. Suggestions that are time, money, schedule, and labor savers include: force clients to clarify what they want, check the budget first, keep written records, use student labor, etc. (MLW)

Presents a profile of school superintendents based on data extracted from four national surveys. Considers the following topics: professional characteristics, personal characteristics, views on education, salaries, and percent of budget allocated to administrative costs. Includes two figures and a description of the four surveys used. (IW)

This book is a report of a systematic study based on interviews with 120 school principals that addresses questions about the utilization of knowledge from social research. It offers evidence that challenges allegations about the "awful reputation" of educational research and its supposed lack of impact. The Untested Accusation: (1)…

Discusses music education as a curriculum enrichment vehicle for both elementary and secondary school children. Summarizes assertions concerning the benefits of music education programs found in a literature review. Analyzes Orange County (Florida) principals' generally positive attitudes toward music education and advocates music programs as…

Describes a recent study of principals' evaluations and perceptions concerning the quality of inservice learning experiences based on five alternative models. Findings disclosed participants' preferences for short-term institutes sponsored by a professional association and informal networking. More work is needed to design effective inservice…

Just how much do education's highest-level administrators use microcomputers? This question was partially answered with an informal survey of 75 college presidents. Findings (including presidents' computing backgrounds, personal experiences with microcomputing, programs they would use if available, and basic elements conducive to executive…

Despite numerous studies on educators' upward mobility and a plethora of administrator selection criteria, little research has been done on the process of moving from teaching positions to the principalship. Administrators are not always chosen fairly; sometimes they are preselected before the final interview--even when an elaborate selection…

Summarizes major opinion differences between the general public and professional educators uncovered in the April 1987 "Phi Delta Kappan" Gallup Poll. Educators differed regarding biggest problems; improvement progress; community school ratings; the voucher system; organized prayer; parental choice of curricular materials; physical…

Using the Michigan Organizational Assessment Questionnaire, this study examines demographic information and job-related perceptions of school business officials. The survey discloses important insights into administrators' salaries and fringe benefits, decision-making responsibilities, organizational changes, job expectations, and personal…

Because educational managers are central to effective school administration, states and local school districts are seeking improved methods of evaluating principals. The evaluative process can substantially affect productivity, employee commitment, and evaluation system stability. This study describes the characteristics of a state-mandated…

The report, based on a survey of state directors of programs for the gifted, is intended to provide an accurate portrait of gifted education throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Data are presented tabularly and by the specific responses to survey questions for the following survey topics: state policies and practices; funding for…

Examines trainers' perceptions that head teachers present more problems as learners than other groups of managers. Partly because of professional isolation, secondary head teachers seem to have great difficulty with trainers' authority. Head teachers are frequently judgmental and resistant to experiential learning and personal change processes.…

Provides results of a 10-item survey which includes data on years in education, salaries, willingness to leave education, attitude toward moving to industry, and computer-oriented areas. Indicates that nearly 70 percent of administrators (compared to overall average of 62 percent) are ready to leave education. (JN)

The personal career story of the vice president for advancement at Trinity College (Connecticut), an African-American woman, is told. She comments on the crucial factors in her success, the role of travel and training in her job, racism in advancement administration, and the future for minorities in the field. (MSE)