Argues against formalized liberal learning or general education core curricula. Posits that the expertise needed in most higher level occupations is broadening, owing to changes in the nature of organizations and work itself. Suggests that the student major should be reexamined, broadened, and given greater social context. (DMM)

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with Alabama and 15 other member states to improve education at every level--from pre-K to postdoctoral study--through many effective programs and initiatives. SREB's "Challenge to Lead Goals for Education", which call for the region to…

This document describes the education legislation adopted by the 1985 Illinois General Assembly session on educational reform. An introductory overview (1) describes the process of reviewing state education mandates, beginning in 1981, which laid the foundations for the public policy discussions of the 1985 General Assembly, and (2) summarizes the…

Every presidential search committee should: (1) look first at the critical issues for the institution; (2) develop a preferred qualifications profile, (3) use an administrative rather than academic emphasis in screening, and (4) search for candidates from within the instituton first. (MSE)

Considers the shortcomings of schools of education, cites recent moves in Texas and New Jersey to eliminate graduation from such schools as a teacher certification requirement, and discusses the implications for education if such requirements were eliminated. (PGD)

Great teachers make a profound difference in the lives of children. Each of us can remember the personal qualities of a great teacher whose influence stretches into our adulthood--or who gave our own children a solid start in life. But these elusive qualities are hard to measure. It's even harder to use them to predict who will become a great…

Research shows that preschool produces the strongest effects when teachers are well qualified. Noting that most Head Start preschool teachers do not hold even the minimum teaching degrees required to teach kindergarten, this policy brief looks at the costs of putting highly qualified teachers in Head Start classrooms to improve the effectiveness…

Data were collected from reports prepared by consultants for 12 school boards that were involved in active superintendent searches. The reports reflected the comments of 88 school board members in the 12 districts. These are compared with the national recommended standards for preparing school leaders. The standard on community collaboration was…

The relationship between good teaching and student achievement elevates the importance of teacher quality in the eyes of parents, educators, and policymakers. While some teachers may have a special gift to help students learn, good teaching encompasses critical elements, such as knowledge of the learning process, child development, teacher…

The "2010 State Preschool Yearbook" is the eighth in a series of annual reports profiling state-funded prekindergarten programs in the United States. This latest Yearbook presents data on state-funded prekindergarten during the 2009-2010 school year. The first report in this series focused on programs for the 2001-2002 school year and…

This book presents a comprehensive approach to the presidential search for institutions of higher education. Beginning with the premise that each institution must tailor the search to its own needs and circumstances, the book offers options and guidelines in nine chapters. The first chapter reviews initial steps including the size, composition,…

Compiled as part of a study of the managerial competencies of research librarians, this annotated bibliography includes sources that relate to the knowledges, skills, and attitudes of managerial personnel, with implications for research librarians. Sources pertaining to competency research methodology are also included. The bibliography is…

The report provides information on the special education professional personnel in Michigan schools from 1979 through 1987. The first section covers instructional-ancillary personnel and student counts with specific information on personnel distributed by age, by assignment, by educational attainment, and by region; personnel and student ratios;…

This paper briefly discusses trends since the mid-1960's and the situation as of 1981 with regard to faculty status for academic librarians, particularly in California. Issues mentioned include working the academic as opposed to the calendar year, promotion, job qualifications, tenure, sabbatical leaves, research requirements, writing for…

This handbook is a compilation of materials relative to Texas teacher certification requirements. Topics covered are: (1) state governance; (2) application procedures for Texas teacher certificates; (3) suggestions for expediting services; (4) examination requirements for Texas certification; (5) general requirements for Texas teaching…