Schools implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are often confronted with concerns from a variety of educational stakeholders about school climate, teaching behavioral expectations, the role of reinforcement, and labeling students. Administrators should be prepared to respond to these concerns with theoretical and…

After 2 years of progress, the literacy initiative at Donaldson Elementary faces challenges because of a disagreement between Principal Joanna Jackson and Literacy Coordinator Loretta Sullivan over whether Sullivan's role should include evaluative classroom observations and whether teachers should be mandated to receive coaching. The case is…

Reviews recent development in art education in light of the National Curriculum for Art in Great Britain. Maintains that critical studies, the concept of applying critical thinking to art history, are the key ingredients for the improvement of art education. Provides suggestions for implementing critical studies in the art education program. (CFR)

This article discusses the drawbacks of alumni merchandising, with alumni association directors voicing concerns about overloading alumni with solicitations and detracting from the associations' primary mission. It argues that if alumni associations must resort to merchandising, they should offer only high quality products. (MDM)

This article maintains that the best alumni magazines present lively campus topics on the cover and at the core of the feature section, arguing that too many alumni periodicals seek to be clones of general-interest commercial magazines. Examples from various alumni magazines are presented. (MDM)

In this article the five career narratives of three siblings and two unemployed men are drawn upon to critically examine the use of contemporary career discourse as a means to negotiate changes to work since the 1980s and to the present time. A critical analysis enables contemporary career discourse and workplace change to be located within the…

Discusses the need for reference librarians to learn reference materials well enough to be able to review materials and correctly refer patrons to information sources. The review process is outlined and some evaluation of current reference services is provided. (CLB)

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the perceptions of graduates from an educational administration program in terms of its effectiveness and impact on their lives and careers. Design/methodology/approach: The perceptions of 23 graduates of a Master's degree program in educational administration in a developing university were…

Discusses the concept of quality in art from the standpoint of the theory of mediation. Traces the idea of quality from Aristotelian criticism to Gagnepain's theory of mediation. Concludes that mediation aesthetics seek inspiration and quality only from the art work, not its contemporary meaning. (CFR)

Proposes a definition of art criticism and claims that art criticism can never be a neutral activity. Examines reasons and provides examples of value orientations. Suggests a method for criticizing art in an educational context. (CFR)

Describes an secondary art education course using the principles of discipline-based art education (DBAE). Argues that art production techniques and studio art must be included with the DBAE approach for a successful program. Provides an overview of the course content and teaching methods used in the program. (CFR)

Presents a comparative review of art criticism strategies offered within the art education literature. Maintains that most strategies are characterized by three different structures: (1) sequential steps; (2) nonsequential groups of questions; and (3) lists of questions. Provides suggestions for further research. (CFR)

Contends Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) has had major impact on art education field. Argues that the art curriculum in higher education is still bound by a studio emphasis, which does not prepare art education majors adequately for precollege art instruction. Concludes that both art and art education majors, as well as their instructors,…

Reviews the evolution of Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) since its inception in 1984. Asserts that DBAE has had a major impact on art education and now is influencing the performing arts as well. Recommends that DBAE principles should be applied to all of arts education not just the visual arts. (CFR)

Traces major directions of feminist inquiry in the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. Explores how first- and second-generation feminist scholars have challenged the canon of each discipline and the understanding of art traditionally produced. Draws implications for art education in curriculum development and teacher…