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VonVillas, Barbara A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
High school improvement is possible with visionary leadership and common goals. Ayer (Massachusetts) High School is a small, comprehensive school that has restructured itself to meet 21st century needs. Revolutionary changes have occurred in instructional improvement, core curriculum, technology education, class size, graduation requirements,…
Descriptors: Class Size, Community Involvement, Core Curriculum, Graduation Requirements

Fillbrandt, James R.; Merz, William R. – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
The authors outline the process of generating student proficiency tests, including item generation, pilot testing among students, sampling and testing to tailor proficiency measurement to job market needs, using selected community members as sample test populations, and analysis of test results. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Educational Programs

Davis, S. John; Shingleton, Callie P. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Outlines the development of a model high school program in Virginia that is designed to be a model-in-miniature of what the state's schools can do. Its goal is to develop practical solutions to the problems of high schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Computers, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment

Drake, Jackson M. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
A fundamental aid in maintaining equilibrium is establishing a policy of providing the opportunity for the study of controversial issues, rather than teaching the issues per se. Other tips for managing controversy include anticipating controversy and criticism and establishing procedures for processing issues. (MJL)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Community Attitudes, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content)

Fontana, Lynn A.; Ochoa, Anna – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Strategies for fostering educational use of technology include (1) creating an environment supporting exploration of information technologies, (2) providing teacher incentives, and (3) developing teacher learning opportunities. (MD)
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives

Crim, Alonzo A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
The Atlanta school superintendent describes the city's concerns and strengths in conjunction with policies devoted to improving students' academic achievement and career preparation and placement. Strategies implemented include winning principals' cooperation, inservice teacher training in reading and mathematics, partnership with businesses, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Exploration, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement

Bleifeld, Maurice – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Discusses the nature of the movement to include scientific creationism in the school curriculum and science textbooks, explains the extent of scientists' acceptance of evolution, and describes actions being taken to counteract creationist efforts in an organized and effective manner. (PGD)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Community Influence, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism

Mahon, J. Patrick – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
In June 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Vernonia (Oregon) School District's right to conduct random drug tests of its student athletes. The court balanced a seventh grader's privacy interest with the state's interest in curbing drug abuse among student athletes. Before adopting drug-testing policies, school boards should assess the local…
Descriptors: Athletes, Boards of Education, Community Involvement, Court Litigation

Brown, Bruce Robert; Cooper, G. Robb – NASSP Bulletin, 2000
A study conducted in an Illinois metropolitan school district explored four dimensions of school-based management implementation: school leadership, school climate, student achievement, and community involvement. Survey data from 176 teachers, 42 parents, and 6 administrators revealed that length of program involvement positively influenced…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance

Jackson, Patrick – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Public relations is a process that should produce relationships (not merely favorable public opinion) and should target a few opinion leaders and others who really care about individual schools. As chief public relations officers, principals need to understand the information diffusion process and use workable tactics to produce solid community…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Diffusion (Communication), Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination

Gluckman, Ivan B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Civil libertarians and members of more conservative special interest groups have equally legitimate concerns for the educational needs of students attending public schools. The goals and desires of concerned citizens from both sides can be met if neither makes unreasonable demands upon each other. (MD)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Censorship, Citizen Participation, Court Litigation

Cooley, Van E. – NASSP Bulletin, 1993
SAFARI (Student Assistance for At-Risk Individuals) is a nationally recognized, comprehensive K-12 program that addresses drug and alcohol use, sociological concerns, conflicts experienced by students, and at-risk behaviors interfering with academic success. Two neighboring Indiana school districts have combined resources to develop a program…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Drinking, Drug Use, Elementary Secondary Education

Flood, Pamela S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
The Maine studies program at a rural Maine middle school begins in the sixth grade and expands through the eighth grade. Students camp out, explore Maine's geography, and learn about themselves, their state's history, and the state's diverse populations. Two multischool programs, Exchanging Maine's Cultures and the Curriculum Integration…
Descriptors: Cartography, Community Support, Cultural Exchange, Differences

Streshly, William – NASSP Bulletin, 1992
Twenty-first century principals will play a vital role in curriculum and staff development. Principals must be prepared to revitalize teachers' energies by mastering and using powerful, research-based strategies, including establishing a common vision, focusing on instructional improvement and accountability, creating a collegial, participatory…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Role, Collegiality, Community Involvement

Wherry, John H. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Public relations efforts require more than press releases and good publicity. All school staff members, not just the "professionals," play a critical role in disseminating accurate information about schools. This article provides a school PR quiz for administrators and suggestions for improving staff meetings, internal staff communication, and…
Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication), Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination, Organizational Communication