No matter what variables of personal leadership style may exist, certain constant qualities mark the effective principal. Since accountability presupposes effectiveness, you may wish to check your leadership traits against those discussed here. (Editor)

Explores the legal ramifications of student retention, citing several court cases from the last several years. Concludes that courts have generally steered away from academic issues except where a school has acted in an arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory manner. (Author/WD)

The role of the principal is a complex one, tied to shifts in the school population and changing public demands. This article takes a look at the future of the principalship. (Author)

This evaluation model is an attempt to provide a workable formula for a typical school setting. The key ingredient is a climate of professionalism and mutual trust. (Editor/RK)

This article explores what it takes to develop systemic strategies and structures that engage youth as coconstructors of their learning environment and experience. It looks at efforts nationwide to engage young people in educational change endeavors, draws on lessons learned from a national high school reform initiative, and addresses some…

A format for translating evaluation theory into practice structures the material around a series of questions that can be addressed in any situation. (Author/MLF)

Information on former students is required by state and federal laws and is necessary for administrators attempting to evaluate school programs. Some points to consider in organizing a follow-up program are presented. (Author/MLF)

Fifteen models for evaluating the principal are presented and the strengths and weaknesses of their components are analyzed. (Author/MLF)

Holding schools accountable for all the problems of society is not the key to selecting the right accountability model. (Author/MLF)

Wise and ethical administrators can obtain the truth about student behavior incidents using the proper techniques. Following the law, honoring due process, maintaining a high degree of fairness, and using proper investigatory techniques (extensive questioning, involving the nurse in health related matters, maintaining security, protecting student…

Author gives thourough treatment to alternatives evaluation purposes and problems. (Editor)

In an interview, Educational Testing Service (ETS) President Gregory R. Anrig proposes making the standardized testing industry publicly accountable through adoption of standards modeled on guidelines established by three major professional associations. He also discusses criticisms of the testing industry and the future development of ETS. (PGD)

Describes a professional development system focusing on seven specific instructional strategies that was developed and implemented at an inner-city high school in San Diego, California. Reports improvement in student achievement. (PKP)

Secondary schools must provide for the continuation of student reading skill development. Some key concepts about reading instruction are outlined and an extensive resource list is provided. (Author/MLF)

From a comparative and historical perspective, American public schools have done a fairly creditable job of providing young people with necessary academic skills. (Author/MLF)