This collaborative six-step process to assess school climate involves consulting the district to determine problematic aspects; developing measurement instruments for the district; analyzing surveys distributed, administered, and returned by the district; reviewing results with school members; forming small groups to pursue findings; and…

Although principals occasionally interview prospective school-counseling' candidates, few really understand the guidance-and-counseling role or realize how the school counselor can contribute to student achievement, school improvement, and a positive school climate. This article offers sample incorrect and preferred answers to questions principals…

Two suburban high schools, one outside of Denver, Colorado, and the other near New York City, have developed experimental programs that attempt to introduce their students to the city. (Author)

A survey of 420 secondary school students reveals their attitudes toward school environment. (DS)

If they are to enlisted to help reduce vandalism, student council members must receive accurate information and learn that vandalism is costly, that common sense doesn't provide all the answers concerning it, and that the public's reaction to vandalism cannot be predicted accurately. (MJL)

Provides a review of current research on effective school leadership. Effective principals take responsibility for all aspects of a situation and go beyond ordinary boundaries. (MD)

Outlines criteria needed in effective performance evaluation systems for principals. (MD)

It is a well-known fact that teacher morale has a direct reflection on the operation of the school. Yet, the authors state, teacher morale is too often placed at the bottom of the list of administrative priorities. (Editor)

President Warren Bennis of the University of Cincinnati depicts in refreshingly direct language the dilemma facing the nation's institutions of higher learning. (Editor)

Assesses the development of schools over the past 10 years in the terms introduced by Charles Reich's "The Greening of America." (JW)

Describes a framework for moving from the general school effectiveness factors to specific practices and behaviors focusing on strong leadership by the principal. Outlines the general functions of instructional leadership, then narrows to one function, monitoring student progress, and derives specific principal behaviors. (MLF)

Principals can exercise leadership in citizenship education through three avenues: curriculum and classroom instruction, school climate and organization, and school and teacher relations with the community. (Author/WD)

The needs of the unstable student are summarized, followed by a brief discussion of these needs to enable teachers to analyze causes and effects of this behavior. Instructional approaches are suggested for the classroom teacher to stabilize student responses. (Author/MLF)

Analyzes the place of the arts in twentieth-century civilization, emphasizing the importance of art education. (JM)

Reviews research findings of the observer effect on student and teacher behavior and its implications for administrators. (Author/MLF)