To meet the constantly changing needs of schools and diverse learners, educators must frequently monitor student learning, revise curricula, and improve instruction. Consequently, it is critical that careful analyses of student performance data are ongoing components of curriculum decision-making processes. The primary purpose of this study is to…

This statewide study examined the relationships between principal managerial, instructional, and transformational leadership and student achievement in public high schools. Differences in student achievement were found when schools were grouped according to principal leadership factors. Principal leadership behaviors promoting instructional and…

The importance of the establishment of a written school philosophy statement is presented. Includes an example of such a statement and suggestions for writing one. (MD)

Outlines how to develop and write an effective curriculum governance document to be used in creating and monitoring curriculum development. Includes specific steps to consider in developing the document. (MD)

Education in Norway's far northlands is wonderfully diverse, even though local schools are governed by a national ministry of education. This article should shatter the myth that central control means bland homogenization. (Editor)

Presents a list of 20 principles to follow when developing curriculum improvement programs. Includes a list of references. (MD)

Educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff development are critical areas that need improvement for long-term educational gains. (MD)

Describes a plan of action developed at an Illinois high school that involved staff in communicating needed improvement in curricular programs. (MD)

This writer questions some of the basic conventions of foreign language teaching in this country. As an alternative approach, he suggests an exploratory concept for grades 5-8. (Editor)

Article provided concepts to be implemented in a continuous, individualized pre-service and inservice program for leaders of secondary schools. Concepts formed an outline which can be utilized to prepare learning objectives which can be measured. (Author/RK)

Considered the responsibilities of the assistant principal in creating an effective curriculum. (RK)

One high school's implementation of policies that alleviated the "symptoms" of chronic smoking and some use of drugs and alcohol on school property, chronic truancy from selected classes, and chronic schedule changes is summarized, and efforts toward a lasting resolution of underlying problems in the areas of curriculum and instruction are…

Responses to a national survey of 233 high school principals about the degree of involvement of various school personnel in five decision areas suggest that only building administrators and teachers have high degrees of involvement in decision areas. (Author/MLF)

Outlines areas of computer technology important for schools of the future. Points out the importance of providing students with the most current tools, ideas, and technologies if they are going to be able to cope in the changing world. (MD)

Factors influencing the effectiveness of advising programs--including the appropriate purpose, goals, time, and tasks--are discussed. The relationship between advising and curriculum reform and students' freedom of choice, exercise of school ownership, and control of school experience is analyzed as the theoretical base of advising. (MJL)