Student confidentiality can create challenges for both school counselors and administrators. The article addresses historical and ethical issues surrounding confidentiality in schools as well as methods of working toward collaboration. Developing an understanding of one another's ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities can lead to a…

School principals and school counselors have the ability to forge a unique collaborative relationship to improve student achievement. Historically, school counselors have altered the primary focus of their work as deemed by the perspective of their principals. With an emphasis on improving student success in school, this study revealed the…

This article describes the Valley Education Consortium, a long-term, ongoing school-university partnership to achieve concurrent improvements in secondary school curriculum and assessment. The partnership consists of 10 school districts in western Oregon, three county education service districts, the Oregon State University-Western Oregon State…

In this article, the authors discuss the characteristics and outcomes of a secondary-postsecondary collaborative professional development project. This project was initiated to address the issue of students' difficulties transitioning from secondary mathematics to postsecondary courses. Key characteristics include a climate of mutual respect, the…

Describes the Providence-Brown Teaching Project, a collaboration between secondary school teachers and college teachers. It reinforces teacher initiative and innovation and rewards the seriousness of rigorous intellectual pursuit. (MD)

Describes a collaborative Purdue University and Twin Lakes School Corporation (Indiana) project to specify and demonstrate research-based instructional models facilitating the development of students' higher thinking skills. The project has developed a special site where student teachers can observe and practice teaching these skills. Includes 10…

Concern over communication between schools and colleges spurred three organizations to sponsor a national conference to examine school/college relationships. (MD)

This study explores the nature of teacher-parent relations as perceived by principals at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Participants included 144 principals who completed a survey examining differences in parent and teacher involvement at each level, preparedness of first-year teachers to communicate with parents, and the types of…

Raising academic requirements for admission to higher education brings about higher academic standards in secondary schools. Describes the relationship between a California high school curriculum and student course selections on one hand and university admission requirements on the other. (MD)

Describes school/college cooperative programs operating across the country. Six programs coordinate services and resources; three are research consortia in predominantly rural schools. Lists six features of successful programs. (MD)

School personnel and university researchers can cooperate more effectively if research is linked to classroom outcomes. Collaborative research benefits schools, universities, and communities by aiding decisions about programs and resource allocations. (JW)

The ability to process and use information effectively is not only an empowerment tool for students, but a basic survival skill. To develop information literacy in students means that schools must legitimize the teaching and learning process. Teachers must function as facilitators of learning in collaboration with students, other teachers, and…

After reviewing the need for administrators to plan in order to be effective decision-makers, the writer presents a model of the planning process to stimulate improved efforts in educational planning. (Editor)

The author advocates strong commitment on the part of the school, the community, and the university toward excellence in science education. (Editor)

Describes programs and institutions that help to bridge the chasm between high schools and colleges, including Syracuse University's Project Advance and a middle college in Long Island City (New York). Presents the model for articulation of the Middle College High School and La Guardia Community College. (WD)