Elements that form the basis for administrative accountability are discussed. (DB)

The author calls for an end to the hostility and confrontations which have divided those who should be working together for the schools. He outlines the obligations of boards, administrators, teachers, professional associations, parents, and students in a cooperative educational enterprise. (SJL)

Refutes criticism of public schools, pointing out that schools have assumed too many responsibilities without having resources to do the job. As a beginning, urges an examination of the current role of public schools for the purpose of reassigning to other organizations some of the tasks now assigned to them. (EL)

Author provided a brief discussion of some of the most important elements that need attention in developing an independent study program. (Author/RK)

Discusses the three types of tort action: intentional interference, strict liability, and negligence and offers guidelines for use by teachers in avoiding legal actions in tort. (FL)

Suggests that parents, teachers, and administrators must accept responsibility together for maintaining an effective discipline policy. Presents five suggestions for working out a solution to the discipline problem. (RK)

Reviews a number of court cases dealing with teacher liability and malpractice. Concludes that, in general, the courts recognize the constraints under which teachers work and want them to have the opportunity to work creatively without fear of litigation. (FL)

Discusses a number of ways teachers can educate students toward being more responsible. (SR)

This article provides teachers with an overview on tort liability as it applies to their profession, especially in relation to student injuries. Such legal concepts as tort, negligence, and in loco parentis are discussed and guidelines are drawn from selected court cases. (SJL)

School administrators should question the use of teachers for nonteaching tasks, such as admissions counselor, as these personnel assignments are uneconomical. (CK)

Educators must realize that the social problems weakening the schools, such as declining enrollment, falling test scores, and tighter budgets, will not magically disappear. Assessing blame solves nothing. Rather, professionals must band together to improve their own competence in the face of public criticism. (SJL)

While parents' active involvement in their child's growth experiences may seem a simple matter, the involvement process is found to be a highly challenging system of human interactions. Considers this concept from a developmental viewpoint as well as questions that both teachers and parents should examine as they analyze their feelings and…

Demonstrates how three groups--professionals, parents, and children--relate to each other concerning the responsibility of children's education. Proposes specific categories of accountability that each group must assume for the home-school partnership to develop. (MM)