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DiSilvestro, Frank; DiSilvestro, Ruth – American School Board Journal, 1985
Describes successful volunteer programs that use parents to help expand curriculum, improve academic achievement, and free teachers to make better use of their teaching time. Includes a list of key elements to consider when setting up such programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Parent School Relationship, Parents, School Community Relationship
Roy, Kenneth Russell – American School Board Journal, 1985
Major studies of elementary school science programs have shown that they are extremely weak, leading to potentially serious consequences for the development of future scientists and technologists. Nine questions are provided for board members to ask and answer to help develop strong elementary science programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Department Heads, Educational Philosophy, Educational Testing, Elementary Education
Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA. – 1985
Part 3 of the annual Educational Research Service, Inc. (ERS) National Survey of Salaries and Wages in Public Schools reports data for the 1984-85 school year on wages and salaries actually paid to support personnel in 10 selected positions, including teacher aides, building custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, clerical staff, and library…
Descriptors: Clerical Workers, Elementary Secondary Education, Food Service, Geographic Regions
