The role of the principal in community involvement is central to this article which discusses issues, problems, and strategies used by effective principals. Data are provided that reflect attitudes of citizens and principals toward the schools. (Author/LD)

A 1993 National Study of High School Restructuring surveyed principals of 3,380 high schools concerning restructuring elements being used. Although 10-15% of U.S. schools are being restructured, few are simultaneously employing key elements (performance standards, authentic assessment, interdisciplinary curriculum, school-based decision making,…