Changes geared toward enhancing student success occurring in certain Miami, Minneapolis, and New York City schools capture the essence of educational restructuring. A complete overhaul of curriculum and instruction, authority and decision-making practices, staff roles, and accountability systems is necessary--especially in inner-city schools.…

Differences between novice teachers and experienced newcomers are explored, and objectives are presented for staff development programs in which principals facilitate the induction of experienced newcomers. (Author)

Describes a survey that examined the role of chief information officers (CIOs) in service and industry organizations. The findings discussed include prevalence of CIOs and their level in the organization, scope of authority, control of resources, involvement in corporate strategy, and personal backgrounds. Conclusions about the actual and intended…

Summarizes in-depth interviews with six past and present Canadian superintendents from metropolitan school districts. Discusses school board expectations of superintendents, ways to build an effective working relationship with the board, the political demands of the superintendent's position, and instructional leadership and other aspects of the…

A study of three schools practicing shared governance indicates that supervision and teacher empowerment are compatible concepts. The keys to success are patience and administrators' philosophical commitment to shared decision-making. Includes three references. (MLH)

An article condemning the use of student performance data for institutional accountability is criticized for its generalizations and for perpetuating a class war between faculty and administration. (MSE)

This synthesis of 147 gender difference tests reported in the first 22 volumes of "Educational Administration Quarterly" indicates that just 6 of these statistical tests provided significant evidence to support a gender difference hypothesis. Possible reasons for these results include inadequately defined constructs and lack of methodological…

An anecdotal account by a Queens (New York) school principal about serving homeless students and their families during the 1988-89 school year. (MLF)

Supported by the Carnegie Foundation and other allies, teacher unions are now demanding that teachers take over the nation's schools and run them without management interference. Teachers need "enablement" more than empowerment, as seen in the case of Rochester, New York. (MLH)

A president must seek to influence the ethics of higher education by pursuing the roles left open to them. These roles are identified: set an example, serve as a true marketer--conveying guidance from "outside" to inside" and vice versa, and demonstrate a concern for the feeling of students. (MLW)

Describes a survey of 192 special library and information center managers in Brazil that examined managerial activities and factors accounting for variation in managerial jobs. The results are discussed in terms of personal and organizational characteristics, perceived importance of managerial roles, and perceived preparedness to perform…

Describes the administrative structures in place at two Texas schools, Immaculate Conception Catholic School and St. Elizabeth's Parish, where the school principals also fulfill the role of Director of Religious Education. Highlights the team approach to administration, community involvement, solutions to the problems in this merger of…

Identifies ways in which school principals can promote parental involvement in the educational decisions affecting their children. Underscores the importance of communication between teachers and parents, the development of parents' decision-making skills, acknowledgement of parental involvement, and improvement of parents' understanding of school…

Describes a midwestern high school's serious student publications program. Over the past 20 years, students here have published major stories on incest, homosexuality, teen pregnancy, cheating, divorce, fatal illness, and other topics without prepublication scrutiny by the principal. Recommendations are provided to ensure fair coverage, relevant…

Analyzes the organization of a local school board. Describes the following positions: (1) president; (2) vice president; (3) clerk; (4) treasurer; (5) internal claims auditor; (6) attorney; (7) negotiator; (8) architect/engineer; (9) physician; (10) supervising dentist; (11) independent auditor; (12) tax collector; and (13) purchasing agent. (FMW)