Reviews recent interviewing literature to determine the patterns or emphases that consistently contribute to an effective process of personnel selection. Examines three variables integral to all personnel selection--the qualities or characteristics desired in personnel, the means to determine the presence of these qualities, and who should be…

Discusses the necessity of a home-school partnership in improving schools. Sets forth obligations of both schools and parents in such a partnership. (FL)

Argues that one cannot be a successful educational administrator unless he or she studies and adopts good management procedures. Offers suggestions for developing such procedures. (FL)

Presents a series of approaches suggested by Japanese business management successes. Suggests ways several tenets of the Japanese system can be used in American school management. (FL)

Uses examples from the history of the Sioux Indians to illustrate how older adults can aid the educational process. (FL)

Discussed the development of a high school course on urban problems. (RK)

Author considered a restructured plan for secondary education - the universal high school. (Author/RK)

Analyzes the current job market for teachers. (FL)

Reviews court cases concerning student press rights. Argues that many problems that have arisen over publications could have been avoided by administrators and school boards if only they had been willing to work with students within the framework of the First Amendment. (FL)

Defines inservice, provides criteria for planning and conducting successful inservice programs, discusses its critical elements, and examines the roles of the administrator and the teacher in successful programs. (FL)

Surveys teacher employment applications in a large city in order to identify those characteristics and abilities that school districts look for in beginning teachers. Urges prospective teachers to learn what school districts want in a teacher and become aware of what they themselves have to offer. (FL)

Argues that it is important for educators to include physicians in the development of educational plans for exceptional children. (FL)

Summarizes information gained from experienced teachers about what kinds of computer equipment schools should purchase, how the computer can be used in the classroom, and for what subject areas and grade levels they work best. (FL)

Outlines a procedure for teaching students to be responsible. Argues that the procedure can not only promote personal growth in students but free time for teachers to assist students who need extra help. (FL)

Reports a survey of Arizona teachers, principals, counselors, student teachers, and college of education faculty on the timing, approaches, and materials used for teaching study skills at the K-l2 and college levels. Includes some of their suggestions on how such teaching could be improved. (Author/SJL)