A principal motivated students to read independently by challenging them to select their group prize if they could attain a school goal by reading 20 minutes daily at home. Gains in student morale and reading achievement are attributed to the plan. (MJL)

This review of the work of Maryland's Commission on Values Education excerpts recommended student character and citizenship objectives and personnel policies for administrators, including policies requiring principals' leadership in values education. (MJL)

President Ronald Reagan honored the Gulf Elementary School of Cape Coral, Florida, for national excellence and achievement. The school followed four major steps to success: (1) build an academic foundation; (2) establish, monitor, and maintain high expectations; (3) build positive discipline; and (4) provide academic enrichment. (SI)

Nine conference papers examine educational administration in Canada and England. Three papers present the results of survey research on rural principals' reactions to decentralized budgeting in Saskatchewan (Canada), the impact of local government reforms on local educational services in England, and the effects of principals' leadership styles on…