Questions whether myths and unsubstantiated practices should be the basis for making decisions which affect the schooling of children. Provides 30 statements, 22 of which are definitely myths or "false", 4 are "true", and 4 can be answered either way, that are intended to dispel many misconceptions about educational practice. They also are…

Argues that the alleged effectiveness of block scheduling does not appear to rest on any meaningful research base. Discusses research on block scheduling, student achievement and attitudes toward learning, and teachers' and parents' attitudes. Notes that in the absence of data, educators should be cautious in reconfiguring the education of tens of…

The school district that desires an excellent teaching staff must work hard at maintaining a high caliber communications network and allow teachers a substantial voice in policy-making decisions. (CK)

Each teacher has an educational philosophy, whether he is aware of it or not. The article presents a test to determine one's educational philosophy. (MF)

Reviews data concerning time management and instructional supervision and suggests means for more effective management of supervision time. (FL)

Looks at 14 educational journals published from 1818 to 1900 and compares ideas found in them to ideas found in current educational journals. (FL)

Investigates the degree to which teachers in northwestern Indiana use the newspaper in their classrooms, the reasons that they do or do not use it, and the ways that it is employed by those teachers who do use it. Notes that teachers, whether or not they use newspapers in the classroom, had clear and specific reasons. (SR)

Reports on a survey of elementary and secondary educators regarding current burn-out levels as well as individual and organizational burn-out interventions. Finds that most of the educators felt that they were not treating students and colleagues in a depersonalized manner and that they derived a sense of accomplishment from their work. (SR)

Draws from data collected from principals in Iowa to describe the "typical" person who fills that role. (FL)

A survey of independent schools to determine how many keep school histories reveals that few schools are conscious of their history. Offers arguments in favor of writing such histories. (FL)

Reports results of a study of 30 businesses in the Cullman, Alabama area, investigating the entry-level math skills required in each and the deficiencies in math of employees in each business. Finds that local high schools do not provide students with the math education they need to be successful employees of area industries. (SR)

Discusses a two-year study of computer anxiety. Shows that most subjects' computer anxiety resulted from their prior negative experiences with computers. Suggests that, for many, computer anxiety may actually be programming anxiety. (SR)

Presents data from a survey of teachers regarding the characteristics of principals that make them leaders. Finds that teachers' perceptions differ very little from those of business managers regarding leadership attributes. (SR)