The sharing of new ideas for improving library services, a concern of every creative librarian, is the goal of this compilation of 156 novel and nontraditional approaches. The ideas are arranged alphabetically by key thought with a contents listing at the front of the handbook. Some are suitable for public libraries, some for school libraries,…

MANY LARGE CITIES ACROSS THE NATION HAVE CONCENTRATED AREAS OF FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE SEVERELY HAMPERED IN THEIR SCHOOLING BY A COMBINATION OF COMMUNITY, HOME, AND SCHOOL CONDITIONS. IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS, THE DETROIT PROJECT HAS DEVELOPED AND TESTED A FIVE-PART PROGRAM. PART ONE IS CONCERNED WITH TEACHER ORIENTATION AND…

Examples of study skills are described, strategies for teaching are suggested, and a method for implementing a study skills program is discussed. Locating and selecting important points, remembering information through note taking and outlining, and adjusting reading rate are included as study skills. Strategies for teaching include using texts…

This issue reviews publications that provide a starting point for principals looking for a way through the accountability maze. Each publication views accountability differently, but collectively these readings argue that even in an era of state-mandated assessment, principals can pursue proactive strategies that serve students' needs. James A.…

Maslow's Hierarchial Theory, Mcgregor's X & Y Theory, and Hertsberg's Hygiene Theory all based on motivation, are examined as to their effectiveness to increase worker production. The author feels management should not concentrate on motivation and offers his own theory, Spiral Web Theory, to help increase employee productiveness. (RB)

Ideas are presented on ways to upgrade the qualifications of today's teachers. (CK)

A program to improve the academic skills of San Francisco students and to encourage them to improve their attitudes and behavior met with success. (CK)

Describes a program at Kishwaukee Elementary School in Rockford (Illinois) designed to improve the effectiveness of this inner-city school. (Author/JM)

Without more unanimity about which characteristics contribute to a school's effectiveness, it is difficult to know which characteristics to use as a focus for improvement. (Author/JM)

A teacher describes how he took control of a notoriously "tough" fifth and sixth grade class by opening lines of communication; establishing rules; designating responsibilities; emphasizing pride, self-control, and teamwork; and building confidence. (Author/SJL)

Discusses the development of hypertext and describes hypertext systems currently available for microcomputers. The use of hypertext in instructional materials and in job aids is discussed, an example of a system designed for self-management tasks is given, and the need to focus on human performance improvement is emphasized. (14 references) (LRW)

This article reports that Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate education committee have joined the debate over the implementation of Reading First, with a call for an investigation into the federal program by the watchdog arm of Congress. The request to the Government Accountability Office follows allegations that federal officials…

Only two of the most popular school improvement models for elementary schools have "moderately strong" evidence to show that they work, according to a consumer-style guide released last week by a Washington-based research group. The federally financed report by the American Institutes for Research rates 22 of the most widely used…

This article presents major alterations afoot for Leaders Council. The Education Leaders Council (ELC), which has been grappling with financial and leadership problems for months, is merging with another Washington-based nonprofit organization. The new organization, which will likely keep the ELC name, now will manage the Following the Leaders…

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funds schools located on 63 reservations in 23 states across the nation. Of the 183 schools, 59 are Bureau operated and 124 are tribally controlled. One-hundred and sixteen schools provide instructional programs, 55 provide instructional as well as boarding services and 12 peripheral dormitories provide only…