Discusses an Alabama silent prayer law struck down by the Supreme Court. Also discusses two Iowa court cases, one involving prayer at graduation ceremonies, the other involving distribution of Bibles in state schools. (MD)

Data indicate that principals' unions will continue to grow because principals see the bargaining table as a place to improve their lots and their professional positions. As an alternative, management teams are a sound idea but might not work in practice. (Author/IRT)

Describes a small television network set up by four southeast Iowa school districts that uses microwave transmission to allow full interaction between a teacher in one school and students in that school and three others. Notes the savings realized and gives the reactions of students, teachers, and administrators. (RW)