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| School Administrator | 6 |
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| Billig, Shelley H. | 1 |
| Knox, Gary A. | 1 |
| Raywid, Mary Anne | 1 |
| Reeves, Douglas B. | 1 |
| Taylor, Rosemarye T. | 1 |
| Williams, Robert D. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Wisconsin (Milwaukee) | 1 |
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Reeves, Douglas B. – School Administrator, 1998
A review of leadership evaluations and accountability systems in hundreds of schools revealed seven keys to effective systems: balance between achievement and improvement, specific demands, focus on student performance, frequency, adaptation to individual strengths, rewards for tough choices, and reflection. No system can succeed if leaders lack…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Administrator Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education
Knox, Gary A. – School Administrator, 1994
A Yuma (Arizona) elementary school district discovered that year-round schooling is doable, if the community is ready. Before proceeding, superintendents should do their homework, involve the community, form a support group to solidify acceptance, rally colleagues, develop a multiyear implementation plan, collect data on issues raised in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Involvement, Elementary Education, Goal Orientation
Taylor, Rosemarye T.; Williams, Robert D. – School Administrator, 2001
Fully 27 states grade or rank schools to force improved student performance; some states are instituting teacher-performance portfolios. Accountability is becoming a threat rather than a process for setting student-achievement targets. Principals should work on long-term cultural goals and short-term test-improvement strategies. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Change Strategies, Educational Improvement
Raywid, Mary Anne – School Administrator, 1997
Solid research evidence links smaller schools to fewer discipline problems, lower dropout rates, higher student participation levels, and steadier academic progress. Large buildings are no obstacle. Creating small schools requires top administrators to lend impetus and support, facilitate teacher volunteer groups, develop clear policies, adjust…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Responsibility, Discipline, Dropout Rate
School Administrator, 1993
Milwaukee's voluntary student transfer program started in 1976 and today includes the city school district and 23 suburban districts. This year, 5,856 Milwaukee students chose to attend suburban schools, whereas 874 suburban students are attending Milwaukee schools. A participating superintendent describes the legal-agreement process and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Desegregation Effects, Elementary Education, Interdistrict Policies
Billig, Shelley H. – School Administrator, 2000
Research, while limited, finds that service learning positively affects participants as to social development, academic achievement, civic awareness, and career exploration. High-quality programs maximize student outcomes. The difference between service learning and community service is linkage to standards and specific curriculum content. Key…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Citizenship Education, Community Services
