The author expresses his concern about the effectiveness of teacher negotiations. He asks many basic questions about the process, and urges administrators to key roles in decision making. (Editor)

Cooperation with industry can bring about good programs for out-of-school experiences when it meets the needs of the students. (GB)

Asserts that, in the quest for educational excellence, the highest quality opportunities must be provided for all students. Recommends looking at some of the European nations' educational systems for ideas about guidance methods that place students into appropriate educational programs. (CJH)

This article surveys the last 10 years of collective bargaining in education, pointing out the resultant benefits and problems. The author concludes that professionals must grow up" in their negotiations, spending more time on the vital questions of education and less on monetary or personal benefits. (Editor)

Negotiations between teachers and boards of education often lose sight of the real goal of schools: educating youth. In this article, the author urges that principals protect the learning environment of their schools by ensuring that contract provisions are consistent with sound educational philosophy. (Editor)

While the administrator, parent, community, school board, and others must be held accountable to some degree for a student's education, the primary responsibility is shared by the student and the teacher. Fully achieving educational accountability involves going beyond minimum requirements to do the best job possible. (PGD)