Argues that only if the nation's schools act now in concert with the real world will America stand a chance of awaking from the nightmare of violence. Notes successful efforts to address the problem in North Carolina. (SR)

Describes the planning and implementation of a one-day program in which teachers, students, administrators, and community members worked together to find ways of improving a school. Provides examples of the positive outcomes of the program. (FL)

Argues that teachers and administrators can help improve press coverage of school issues by understanding the role of the press and how journalists do their jobs, and offers guidelines that can help achieve this. (FL)

Stresses the necessity for the public to have a genuine respect for teaching as a profession and for teachers as professionals. Emphasizes that the public must view teachers as individuals who know what they are doing, are knowledgeable about their work, and are acting in good faith for the benefit of the students. (NKA)

Offers four suggestions for revitalizing the teaching profession. (RL)

Argues that international tests of student achievement cannot be trusted to deliver the final word on students' ability or progress. Argues that educators need to support local movements to redesign curriculum and reconceptualize teaching for particular communities. Supports the "benchmarking" and "standards" movements in the management field. (SR)

Discusses five assumptions regarding accountability and public schools: reporting to parents in the community, assessment techniques, school complexity, teaching and learning processes, and improving schools. Draws on accountability legislation and best practices in many states to offer viable possibilities to regaining public trust in education…

Uses examples from the history of the Sioux Indians to illustrate how older adults can aid the educational process. (FL)

Teachers unions have reached the highest peak of power they are likely to enjoy. But, by abandoning their commitment to children and adopting a trade union mentality, educators are likely to promote a backlash to curtail their power in this era of increasing conservatism and tightening budgets. (SJL)

Advocates promoting a good relationship between school and community by greeting visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. (JC)

This paper discusses those things which the author believes are important in creating good schools and those which are related to effective teaching. (Author)

Discusses the need for school districts to develop lucid, comprehensive policies on family and community involvement. Discusses what teachers can do to lead the way, and what school districts can do. Discusses critical issues in such policy: budget/resource allocations, assessment of outcomes, and the collaboration process. (SR)

Notes that censorship is a growing problem in the public schools. Discusses materials and topics likely to be censored and offers suggestions for dealing with censorship. (FL)

In spite of polls showing lack of confidence in public schools, the author suggests that schools are not doing a bad job, but that they are not doing a good job of communicating the rationale and goals of school programs. A good vehicle for communication is the community school. (KC)

Argues that school choice, with its reliance on market forces, has serious implications for what goes on inside the school and the principal's role. Looks at changes in administrative focus and management style; at administrators and school marketing, with image management increasingly preoccupying school administrators; and the almost exclusive…