Supervision as a field, in the main, remains susceptible and thus vulnerable to various forces, ideological and otherwise, that constrain its ability to play a significant role in instructional improvement and thus in educational leadership. Adherence to inspectional and fault finding supervision under the guise of standards-based and other…

This book presents simulation activities for the eight profiles of U.S. Senators presented in John F. Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage." Intended for student involvement, the simulations require student research and practice in order to carry out the designated roles. The simulations and role play are designed to actively involve the…

Albert Shanker headed the American Federation of Teachers for 22 years and was president of the New York City teachers union. Both organizations were transformed by his presence. Shanker altered the politics of education and teacher unionism. During his tenure, American political life encountered the birth of social movements challenging the…

This curriculum packet on politics and international relations in India contains an essay, three lessons and a variety of charts, maps, and additional readings to support the unit. The essay is entitled "India 1994: The Peacock and the Vulture." The lessons include: (1) "The Kashmir Dispute"; (2) "India: Domestic Order and…

The nearly 300 biographical sketches in this dictionary focus on women who have made meaningful, although often unheralded, contributions to American history and culture. Although the collection concentrates on historical achievements, several women reflect contemporary accomplishments or historical firsts. The biographies span the time from…

This fastback document summarizes ways that schools can establish and maintain a sound public-relations program. It states that public relations should be on an equal footing with all other school functions, especially since public schools are facing increasing competition from nonpublic schools. When developing a public-relations plan, an…

In this book, teachers, students, administrators, and assessors all show that a carefully rendered portfolio becomes an increasingly internalized standard against which learners can assess their own growth. Essays in the book share diverse portfolio projects from across the United States and reflect the spirit and enthusiasm the authors shared as…

President George W. Bush has unveiled an activist education plan that requires states to improve their worst schools or face sanctions from the federal government. The plan would tie Title I money to the states' adopting "clear, measurable goals focused on basic skills and essential knowledge" and testing children every year in grades 3-8.…

This report reviews the policies and resultant compensation levels for executives in California public higher education. The report also contains information on California's community colleges. In responding to the legislative directive, the report focuses on describing changes in policy or compensation levels over the last 12 months. Compensation…

This book examines the potential pitfalls in public school classrooms related to censorship, revealing some fundamental clashes of values over the nature of schooling and the purposes of education. The essence of this book comes from a 6-year case study of one elementary school in which a challenge became a crisis. After an "Introduction" (James…

This report updates information on existing charter schools, the chartering authorities, and charter school support in the District of Columbia (DC), revisiting concerns raised in a previous report, discussing progress made toward resolution of problems, and addressing newly emerging issues. After an introduction and background, six sections…

In Latin America private universities are a recent phenomenon; Uruguay began its experiment with privatization only 15 years ago. This study explores several factors which have impeded formation of private universities by analyzing the "failures" of three institutions. The theoretical framework of the study is based on work by D.C. Levy…

This paper illustrates the complexity of the organizations and political processes at work in organizing for school reform in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to community organizations, Local School Councils have emerged as their own force in organizing and advocating to improve both individual schools and citywide policies. Citywide education…

This report reviews the policies and resultant compensation levels for executives in California's public higher education system, including community colleges. With respect to community colleges, the study finds that average salary for chancellors in multicollege districts increased by 7.7% over last years report, while the average salary for…

This report, required by the California state legislature, reviews policies and resultant compensation levels for executives in California public higher education and its community colleges. The report notes that for 1999-2000 average compensation for executives in community colleges increased by 6.8 percent for chancellors of multi-college…