Technology in the classroom is seen as being impactful on student performance. Purchasing and maintaining classroom technology often represents a challenge for districts facing budgetary shortcomings. Selecting and implementing appropriate technology is important to a district both in terms of its impact on students and the district's bottom line.…

This reflective article examines the relationship between teachers' engagement in action research and their ability to lead within their schools. As part of "The New Educator's" special issue, "Developing an Inquiry Stance toward Instructional Improvement: Teacher-Leader Action Research," this article demonstrates the…

Examines a Florida Montessori school design that does not use air conditioning and is naturally lighted. Discusses design considerations that took advantage of natural surroundings, the architectural approach that helped bring the outdoors closer to the classroom, and the environmental pay-off. (GR)

A random sample is reported of fifth-year teachers from conventional schools and from open or innovative schools who completed the Organizational Climate Descriptions Questionnaire (OCDQ), administered anonymously, which measured subjective rather than objective dimensions. The instrument is interpreted as being primarily a measure of teacher…

Educational specifications for an educational facility are detailed in the report. Space requirements, daily schedules, and equipment (for the aurally, visually, intellectually, emotionally, learning, and motor disabled) are discussed and diagrams are provided. (CD)