A study of British Columbia high schools found that block scheduling can endanger mathematics achievement. Reduced math scores were attributed to irregular planning time, little opportunity to modify curriculum; and the provincial examination system. Longer time blocks cannot succeed without adequate planning time, curricular restructuring, and…

Examined how elementary educators conceptualized time with respect to their work, particularly professional development activities. Interviews with teachers and staff found eight dimensions of time and three underlying themes (connections between life-worlds and teaching, school as a time-based economy, and strategies for using time according to…

Describes how one new high school principal changed the school's traditional scheduling plan. Teachers liked the change and used scheduling as a tool for accomplishing various instructional goals as they emerged. Students noted potential pitfalls of changing schedules. The paper discusses how to accomplish successful schedule change. (SM)

Emphasizes that the purpose of parent-teacher conferences should be to inform parents, foster positive parental involvement, and improve student performance. Discusses scheduling of conferences, the need for full-size furniture for adults, and the importance of students being present with their parents. (SR)

Three high schools in Minnesota's Twin Cities area exemplify impressive educational equalization gains stemming from a 1971 law shifting school funding from local taxes to state income and sales taxes. Although the schools vary in structure, populations, and leadership style, all are accomplishing major restructuring efforts via flexible…

Describes an innovative high school program that uses oceanography, mathematics, and science as common threads in the instructional program. The program utilizes an innovative class structure, community involvement, and hands on activities. (DDR)

This article discusses using individualized multimedia activity schedules as a technology-based instruction for young children with autism. The schedules serve as cues that can help students prepare for transitioning to between school activities. The benefits of using Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom are described, along with implementation…

Describes a study that investigated flexible scheduling in elementary school libraries that had received no funding to implement the change, focusing on the role of the principal in the implementation of flexible scheduling. Discusses change and leadership and examines the perceptions of principals, teachers, and librarians. (Author/LRW)

The Dalton Plan, developed by Helen Parkhurst in the 1920s, completely restructured the secondary school day into subject labs, with students determining their daily schedules. Eschewing the usual bell-driven, factory worker model, this approach abolished traditional classrooms and homework and allowed students to select monthly contracts and…

A study examined the relationship between average evaluations of a class and five variables (time format of the class, number of classes taught in the program by the instructor during the year, requirement of a term paper, class size, and class average grades) in an off-campus setting with nontraditional students. (Author/MSE)

Describes a library media program that incorporates flexible scheduling, accessibility for all students, and a prescriptive approach to library-based learning. The discussion covers library services offered to students and teachers; the cooperative relationship of administrators, teachers, and librarians; and the goals and objectives of the…

Use of a personal calendar increased the responsibilities fulfilled by eight secondary-level special needs students. Responsibilities included a wide range of academic, personal, social, and vocational activities. Calendar usage and responsibility completion were maintained beyond the training period. Students, parents, teachers, and employers…

Presents results of a survey that examined what project management team members enjoyed most in recent projects. Ideas are summarized in a checklist for project management that provides guidelines in four areas: project planning, internal and external communication, personal qualities, and morale. (SLW)

A school board member guides a tour of what is available for organizing school executives' schedules. Describes time-planner notebooks, computer software, and various academic and commercial online databases. Sidebars list the programs and products mentioned, discuss online services, and describe using a time-management planner in campaigning for…

Highlights some theoretical aspects of an alternative architecture for intelligent tutoring systems, introduces a prototype research tool in the domain of workcell scheduling, and suggests future theoretical and implementational work. Topics discussed include the roles of the user as domain expert and learner and the representation of domain…