Suggestions drawn from research and theory on problem-solving and creative decision-making. (Author/MLF)

This article describes materials used, issues raised, and experiences shared in a problem-solving workshop for principals led by the author. (Editor)

Today's high school principal must wear many hats in the course of a normal school day, including the all-too-often unfamiliar one of counselor. Provides some practical advice for the principal-counselor. (Editor/RK)

The series of statements here concern the administrator's role in improving instruction. Each of them is stated as a proposition that can be argued endlessly; the author is prepared to do exactly that, he says, but not in this article. (Editor)

Explains how to manage grievance adjudication rather than be managed by it. (Author/JM)

Focuses on the identification of principles and strategies to be followed in conflict resolution. (Author/MLF)

Author discusses ways administrators rationalize not taking action toward school improvement. (Editor)

The author advocates a trust-and-work-with approach" for administrators of schools plagued by student disruptions using student-faculty and student-administrator discussion groups to ease tensions. (AN)

An accessory to a principal's repertoire of techniques used in managing administrative task areas is the role of the principal as an administrative gamesman. (Author/MLF)

For schools that are too large to give individualized attention to student problems, the house system's team approach to problem-solving responsibility may be the answer. One house organization plan is explained in detail here. (Editor)

Problems arising in alternative programs are no more difficult to solve than problems that arise in any other educational setting. They may be different problems, but their solutions come about the same way. (GB)

To avoid bad decisions, principals must be willing to invest time, energy, and resources and prepare the problem-solving team for the frustrations involved in tackling tough problems. Simple probing techniques such as "creating (or intensifying) the problem,""the Five Whys""I wish" statements, the nominal Group Technique, and multivoting can aid…

A school newspaper should be responsible, representative of all students, and at the same time be a good teaching device. But, in order for these things to be true, the principal must have certain attitudes and take specific actions. (Editor)

Author describes the structure and process of a special blend of authoritative leadership and democratic action that he says work well for either alternative or traditional schools. (Editor)

A combined discipline counseling approach treats both symptoms and causes of discipline problems, while also providing accountability for behavior. Over the five-year period that this approach has been in operation at the Bridge Street Junior High in Wheeling (West Virginia), the number of repeat offenders has declined. (WD)