Authoritarian management systems, best suited to institutions that enjoy a relatively high degree of uniformity, are not appropriate for public education. In nine proposals the author urges a major realignment of the roles and relationships of a district's professional educators, to create a uniquely suitable educational management system.…

Summarizes results of a survey included in the Deans' Network study of doctoral programs in education. Deans of 37 research-oriented schools of education granting doctorates were interviewed on the purpose of the doctoral program, its governance, status, finances, evaluation, and relationship to the university. (MJL)