Data use and decision-making--these two phrases have appeared together in probably hundreds of education articles and have been the topic of a host of presentations during the past decade. In addition, research studies have confirmed the importance of data-informed decision-making to school improvement. Thus, school leaders have found it makes…

Presents the findings from a nationwide survey by the Educational Research Service, Inc. of principals on early childhood education. (MD)

Provides information from the National Survey of Salaries and Wages in Public Schools on the salaries and fringe benefits of elementary and middle school principals and administrators. Includes seven tables and a series of charts. (MD)

Highlights data on the elementary school principal from 1999-2000 National Center for Education Statistics Schools and Staffing Survey. Includes demographics, education and experience, discipline policies, school goals, and salaries. Also comments on statistics for elementary school enrollment, minority children enrollment, history achievement…

Reviews demographic and other trends in elementary schools, including pupil teacher ratios, school size, student and family characteristics, private schools, teacher age and years of teaching, state and local revenues, federal aid, expenditures, and writing and reading proficiencies. Includes five tables. (MD)