Briefly discusses no-plan approach and linear approach to school district computer involvement and suggests contingency planning approach is better. Components of this approach--conducting situation audit of internal and external environments, generating within-district support, formulating district-wide policies, and developing an ongoing…

The emerging technologies potential has not altered teaching methods in higher education because of such factors as prohibitive cost and faculty resistance to change, but these are symptomatic of more pervasive organizational attributes and educational system dynamics, including student influences, faculty incentive structure, lack of leadership,…

To adapt education to rapid social change, schools must develop new curriculum models that teach "higher order reasoning skills" essential to survival. Recent literature and a survey of college students, teachers, and school administrators suggest key areas for principals to address. (MCG)

A review of recent research on personal characteristics of effective principals and on common leadership prerequisites concludes that effective instructional leadership depends on the interrelation between personal style and organizational context. Essential leadership functions identified by these studies include communicating school purpose,…

Suggests that the principal give impetus for students to practice wide reading in specific fields by scheduling free reading periods and by providing teacher inservice training. (FL)

One principal's solution to low staff morale illustrates guidelines for improving teacher committee productivity through teamwork and shared leadership. (MJL)

The history of the reform movement toward consolidated schools in the South since 1900 is traced. (GW)

Career education and educational relevance are examined from the viewpoint of the college or university administrator. His responsibilities within the institution and the community at large must be addressed. (LBH)

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The responsibility for preventing too much federal regulation of education rests with the educators themselves. The author urges administrators to assert greater influence on legislators and offers five ways to regulate the regulators. (Editor/LBH)

Drawing from research studies and observations from successful schools, this book debunks many common myths about school leadership and offers more reliable leadership guideposts to steer by: (1) Why focusing on results only can lead to misperceptions about your school's true performance; (2) How to use a Leadership for Learning Framework to…

This is a study on the impact of culture on the leadership of Mexican principals facing political and socioeconomic pressures. The research is a continuation of an international study engaging researchers from 8 countries: Thailand, China, UK, Norway, Singapore, Norway, Brazil, U.S., and Mexico. The twelve high school principals who participated…

Each of the chapters in this unique book was written expressly for each major stakeholder group in a school, tailored to their varied needs and experiences. Each chapter contains a set of inter-related practical activities so that each group focuses on the same goals and supports the others. No other book on school improvement includes a chapter…

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study of the factors influencing the creation and maintenance of a community college-university transfer partnership. Using an organizational perspective known as network embeddings theory, the researcher interviewed faculty, staff, and administrators at a university and three community colleges…

This document consists of the 2003 issues of a quarterly newsletter for Illinois early childhood program directors, providing information on current issues in early childhood education. Regular features in each issue include: "The Director's Toolbox," delineating practical suggestions for directors related to program policies and staff…