The effect on state legislation of a united body of principals can be significant. This author explains how bills affecting education can be initiated, fought for, and passed. (Editor)

The success or failure of any negotiated agreement depends on the reciprocal support between boards and their administrators. (Author/MLF)

Because of the growing influence of teachers' unions in an environment unresponsive to teachers' needs, the teachers of the future could gain importance as problem solvers and professionals. (JW)

The ideas, suggestions, and personal beliefs presented here have been gleaned by the author over a long period of time from a wide range of experiences in the political and educational arenas. The writer wishes to make the political process more accessible to local and state principals' associations. (Editor)

An overview of grievance arbitrations in Michigan is intended to help principals be aware of the process involved in arbitration. (Author/MLF)

The following remarks were prepared by Judge John Sirica prior to suffering a heart attack. Although he was unable to address the convention, we feel his discussion of citizenship to be a most appropriate inclusion for this Bicentennial convention report. (Editor)

School boards by state statutes are alone accountable for the education of their communities' youth. What's needed, the writer contends, is a rectification of the statutes so that all parties to negotiations are accountable. (Editor)

Because strikes don't solve problems in America's public schools, arbitration is offered as the most effective alternate available. The author believes arbitration is a viable means by which teacher's legitimate demands may be protected. (Editor)

Teacher surpluses and demands for accountability have led boards of education and administrators to consider the dismissal of teachers not performing as expected. The writer views the situation and urges school officials to heed scrupulously the provisions of the state statutes on teacher dismissal. (Editor)

The author expresses his concern about the effectiveness of teacher negotiations. He asks many basic questions about the process, and urges administrators to key roles in decision making. (Editor)

The executive director of the National Council of Teachers of English introduces a group of articles on the English curriculum and outlines what principals as instructional leaders can do to strengthen their English departments. (Author/JM)

The principal must be given authority and must be involved in the process of decision making if he is to fulfill his leadership role in the school. The author delineates the principal's role in the legislative, bargaining, and grievance processes, and touches on the principal's role during strikes. (Editor/JB)