Retired school superintendents were asked to comment on problems and sources of pride during their careers. The former superintendents agreed with presently employed colleagues (surveyed in a companion study) on many points; most said their work had been a rewarding experience. Trends affecting job demands are noted. (PP)

Being cooperative and reasonably straightforward in helping the media cover school news will help in getting well-informed, balanced coverage. Specific advice is offered, including suggestions on how to be more effective during news conferences and interviews. (MLF)

Surveys teachers, administrators, superintendents, and school board members for opinions on whether each of 18 major characteristics commonly associated with effective schools could actually be included in the local school programs. Suggests courses of action for superintendents. (JW)

Based on data gathered from 142 women superintendents of public school districts, personal and professional profiles of women superintendents are presented. (CJ)

Reports on a survey of teachers, principals, and superintendents at 356 elementary schools, 283 junior high/middle schools, and 1,104 secondary schools accredited by the North Central Association. Respondents ranked the effects of 43-48 measures on program quality. Includes questionnaires and response percentages. (DMM)

The team management approach can work in educational administration if school personnel share a common philosophical commitment. (MLF)

To show a side of the superintendency that school boards seldom see and to give board members a sense of what it's like to be fired from a top school post, the author presents the stories of six superintendents who were fired. (Author/JM)

The school superintendency as it was discussed in the early days of the "Journal." (IRT)

How a principal operates and functions as the leader of a school is based on complex interactions. What these are and how they affect the principal are described. Concludes that principals will continue to have major roles in tomorrow's schools. (Editor/RK)

Recommends some specific actions to help school board members evaluate their superintendent's performance. Evaluation should be annual; it should be formal, objective, and ethical; and it should be linked to district improvement. By working effectively to improve personal performance and the district's overall effectiveness, the board and…

Perceptions of school superintendents and school board members regarding their respective roles in school governance were studied with 175 superintendents and 226 school board members. Significant differences were found in role perceptions of superintendents and school board members; both groups believed they should have more authority relative to…

Describes strategies for conducting a successful superintendent search. Outlines issues for the school board to consider, including 10 questions about the nature of the school board and 10 questions to ask the prospective superintendents. Contains tips for identifying the board's and superintendent's operating and communication styles. (LMI)

Describes events following the murder of a Wisconsin high school principal from the superintendent's viewpoint. A conceptual emergency plan is needed to get through the immediate tidal wave of the crisis. Simple guidelines are most useful. Plans should be clear and flexible and provide for inservice training, psychological assistance, and…

Surveyed urban school superintendents and college of education deans regarding strategies for coping with stress through self/inner development. Participants defined self/inner development as balance, self-actualization, values, personal improvement, inner focus, and relationships. Self/inner development terms used most frequently at work were…