To help teachers solve their problems, supervisors must first deal with problems inherent in the helping relationship. (Author)

A comprehensive three-year process for planning a system of teacher accountability can ensure discriminating and valid results. (Author)

Writing under a pseudonym, the author recounts in a humorous style his experiences serving as an assistant principal under four different principals. Suggestions are made for effective ways to utilize the abilities of assistant principals. (MLF)

The author, responding to an article in the November 1980 "Educational Leadership" criticizing his original article in the April 1980 issue of the journal, maintains his argument that, according to research, disadvantaged students do prefer accepting, flexible teachers, as shown in the television series "Welcome Back Kotter." (MLF)

Citizenship curricula should be broad, realistic, and practical. They should reflect global interdependence and the diversity of American society. (Author)

Data collected by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on 9-, 13-, and 17-year olds for two periods of time show a decline on items dealing with political knowledge and attitudes; but a gain in ability to describe ways to avoid future wars. (Author/MLF) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results…

Reviews the research on racial prejudice, suggests how the findings can be applied to reduce prejudice, and poses some questions for further research. (MLF)

Case studies of the implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 17 school districts show that we have seen only the early stages of increased opportunities for the handicapped. (Author/MLF)

A national survey shows that principals spend the greatest part of their time in the office responding to communications and engaged in paper work. (Author/MLF)

The Relational Thinking Style (RTS) identifies five generic learning styles: transient, digital, multi-digital, multi-relational, and meta-relational. (Author/MLF)

Tests by themselves will not ensure teacher competency, but they can be a useful part of a teacher selection and induction program. (Author)

New teacher applicants in Dallas (Texas) are screened by a formally scored interview, an essay writing exercise, and a test of verbal and quantitative ability. (MLF)

All teacher applicants in Pinellas County (Florida) must pass a screening test. Self-instructional materials are provided on request. (Author/MLF)

Describes a one-day workshop that prepares practicing teachers for designing and directing their own personal and professional development using experiences and resources on the job. (Author/MLF)

California's top educator talks about education and politics. (Author)