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Zemsky, Robert, Ed. – Policy Perspectives, 1996
This article grew out of a roundtable of national leaders in higher education which explored the role of the academic department in serving as both a force for institutional change and a link to the scholarly world of disciplinary knowledge and practice. The essay argues that the principal threat to the academy is its own fragmentation, with…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, College Faculty, College Role
Ricciotti, Joseph A.; Soares, Louise M. – 1983
This study was conducted to determine whether changes from traditional organizational patterns in elementary schools make a difference in reading achievement. The study was conducted through comparisons of student populations in three suburban schools. Two schools were experimental (one nongraded, one open space), and the third was a traditional…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Experimental Schools, Longitudinal Studies
Lake, Robin; Winger, Abigail; Petty, Jeff – 2002
This guide provides an overview of the school development process. It is intended for anyone starting a new school, whether it be a public, private, or charter school, but focuses on starting a school within the traditional school-district structure. Section 1, "Getting Started," discusses identifying the basis of legal authority; building a…
Descriptors: Accountability, Charter Schools, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance