A school district's board of education is a governing body that has the responsibility of creating vision and direction, setting policy, providing resources, and monitoring the results of student achievement initiatives for its district. The board and superintendent must work together as a leadership team for the district, modeling to the staff…

This book describes effective ways for principals and teachers to work together for the teachers' growth and the ultimate benefit of students' learning. It provides a solid philosophical foundation for changes in teacher evaluation and staff development, and it analyzes past and current methods and trends in teacher evaluation. The book spells out…

This paper reviews and discusses the literature related to improving effective communication in educational settings. It compiles possible solutions to ineffective communications. To promote effective communication, administrators need to solicit opinions and be willing to listen to them. Most administrators tend to give direction instead of…

This booklet was written for central-office administrators, board members, parents, teachers, and others who seek outstanding principals. It was also written for principals who want to improve their skills so they may serve their constituents, especially students, at the highest level. The booklet is the third installment in a trilogy of…

The primary contribution of this book, is not its advocacy of a specific position but rather, its objective analysis of cogent topics. The content prompts individuals to consider governance in relation to quality education and to ponder alternative policy strategies that have yet to be fully evaluated. As a young doctoral student more than a few…

The two authors from their respective leadership/administration and library/media specialist's backgrounds share their thoughts about a "Team Approach" to improved instruction. Basic elements of a shared approach are discussed with attention to the changing role of the library/media specialists in schooling.

The inception of a new head marks a challenging transition for the independent school community. Though little has been written on it, numerous programs exist to help heads prepare for and assume headship. In contrast, scant attention has been given to the transition of the spouses and children of heads. However, two other kinds of "first…

Article considered thirty principles of college and university administration which could be applied in the day-to-day operation of an institution. (Author/RK)

Article presented an outline in general terms of the kind of institutional framework and attitudes necessary to stimulate changes in instruction. (Editor/RK)

The delicate balance of power between a recreation director and board is a crucial factor in determining whether a department effectively meets the needs of a community. (Editors)

Author discusses both favorable and adverse pressures which confront continuing education. (GB)

Discusses the current status of community college teaching and suggestions for its further professionalization, not along traditional department lines but around the discipline of instruction. (Editor/RK)

The present hierarchical relationship between school and central office is examined. An alternative decentralized system is suggested as a way to make open education possible and to bring about humanization. (Author/DN)

Offers fresh analyses of the roles of faculty, students, trustees and the president for achieving effective university government. (PG)

To achieve the benefits of both efficiency and effectiveness requires that economists and educators at least be able to work together in developing and supporting educational strategies. (DM)