Research shows that mental health of children is becoming a major consideration in schools across the country. The purpose of this study is to identify principals who are supportive of those with mental illness and advocate for greater access to services. Responses from 139 principals of Nebraska schools addressed mental health stigma of…

Discusses a survey of 387 Nebraska school library media specialists regarding their perceived roles (as teacher, information specialist, instructional consultant) and school district evaluation practices. Fully 72% are not evaluated at all, are evaluated on a teacher-evaluation form, or are evaluated without apparent criteria. They are not…

A Nebraska principal describes her experience of a two-day workshop in the assessment center at the University of Nebraska. Both the oral and written feedback helped her formulate long- and short-term goals, increased her skills in conflict resolution and stress management, and improved her classroom observation skills. (TE)

Using examples drawn from extensive observation of schools in Nebraska and the Northwest, two authors (one with less enthusiasm than the other) counter current widespread criticism of today's schools and students. (JM)