This brochure from the National PTA outlines the roles of parents and principals in the education of youth and suggests how they can work together. (JM)

Data from a study of 113 elementary school principals in the Chicago metropolitan area support the proposition that non-socioeconomic characteristics of the parental community (assertiveness, responsiveness, homogeneity, and eagerness to participate) account for variations in principals' perceptions of parents. Makes recommendations for effective…

Describes a wide variety of activities supported by a Connecticut grade school (four to six) parent-teacher organization, including afterschool minicourses, computer literacy assistance, school beautification, and an advanced reading program. (JBM)

This paper identifies and attempts to clarify the major roles of a Catholic school principal, with references to many Christian heroes and heroines as examples. Those roles include teacher, teacher of teachers, financier, one who deals with boards of education and parent organizations, one who works with church authorities and religious orders,…