A survey of 203 elementary teachers revealed that, contrary to popular belief, most elementary teachers do not dislike math and that there is no significant difference between male and female attitudes toward math. Suggests ways to prevent student and teacher math anxiety. (JM)

If teachers and administrators are to offer opportunities for students to become morally educated, they must understand the concept of a morally educated person and exemplify the values they hope to instill. Poetry, novels, biographies, and films provide excellent material for instruction and discussion of moral concepts. (Author/GC)

College and university development officers must take an active role in soliciting foundation support and marketing their institutions and priorities. They should also exercise good judgment and fund-raising understanding to determine where their participation is beneficial and has the potential for productivity. (Author)

Offers advice to administrators on how to avoid due process hearings related to special education programs. (WD)

Educational leadership entails developing teacher behaviors that support student learning. This article outlines ways of achieving this goal through positive reinforcement. (Author/WD)

Offers ten tips intended to help administrators make decisions and resolve conflicts. (Author/JM)

This research indicates that educational organizations consist of a loose collection of individuals, units, or levels, each performing activities independently--as segmented units buffered from one another. The authors suggest ways administrators can be effective in this environment. (Author/IRT)

Outlines how the principal can help the beginning teacher in six areas: achieving status with peers, gaining the principal's attention, becoming oriented, making a unique contribution to the school, growing personally and professionally, and associating socially with peers. (Author/JM)

Discusses the increased influence of state legislative bodies on college governance and examines the need for effective lobbying on the part of college administrators. Provides guidelines for lobbying, recommending familiarity with key calendar dates, committee structures, the chairperson's power, the party in control, and the flow of legislation.…

A former superintendent and principal believes community relations is an extremely important responsibility of today's school administrators. A model is presented for a good community relations program. (Author/MLF)

A step-by-step process for changing curriculum, based on research by both the Ford and Danforth Foundations, stresses that administrators and teachers must work together to bring about meaningful change. (Author/MLF)

As educational leader of the school, the principal must take the initiative to develop strong community support through a public contact system and through the accurate assessment of student needs. (LH)

Discusses the need for the chief development officer (CDO) to have a good working relationship with the college or university chief executive officer (CEO). CDOs need to make sure that their CEOs are well prepared for meetings with alumni and donors, build the CEO's confidence, make work fun, and downplay the stress involved in fund raising. (MDM)

Advice about the role of the superintendent in the grievance and arbitration process: Be sure you are not violating the teachers' contract; check past practice; examine the basis of your decision; work closely with the school board's attorney; and plan for future related questions. (MLF)

Three alumni travel directors offer advice on taking control when tour crises arise. The cases cited involved irresponsible tour agents, problem travelers, and on-location disasters. Both precautions and creative solutions are emphasized. (MSE)