Summarizes the findings of a study to determine the competencies required for a beginning secondary school principal as perceived by experienced principals and superintendents. (Author/WD)

Describes the teacher selection procedure developed by the Upper Darby Pennsylvania School District. (JG)

The principal is probably more musical than he believes. At least that's the premise of the authors who suggest ways the school administrator can evaluate his musicality. They also recommend ways to determine how educational his music teachers are. (Editor)

This article looks at the problem of why so few students, in certain schools, complete accelerated math programs. Hard facts and student opinion are combined here to give insight into the situation. The author suggests ways to salvage an accelerated mathematics program if an attrition problem exists. (Editor)

Summarizes the Carnegie Foundation president's September 1987 speech concerning this generations's most urgent task--rebuilding the nation's schools. Warns that today's teachers may have gained in competency and responsibility, but not in empowerment to shape curricula, plan inservice programs, or shape student retention and special education…

Two recent visitors to the People's Republic of China report on dramatic changes in that nation's educational system. Besides experiencing some student problems similar to those in the U.S. (such as disobedience, early maturity, and reluctance to attend school), China faces the major problems confronting any Third World nation emerging in a…

Author offers some practical advice from his own experience as principal in five different high schools in a period of seven years. (GB)

By using numerous techniques, a school can maintain a first-rate staff year after year. The ability to replace competent teachers with new personnel who are equally as competent, or have the potential to be, must be ranked at the top of the list. Here's how one school accomplishes it. (CJH)

If administrators want to succeed as decision-makers and provide leadership based on consensus, they must include certain realizations in their political philosophies and strategies. Works on organizational power provide suggestions. (4 references) (CJH)

A beginning teacher's audiovisual portfolio would give the prospective employer a clear idea of the applicant's actual teaching style and ability. (Author/MLF)

To behave responsibly toward school journalism, personnel officers and administrators must select a qualified, fully cognizant adviser/instructor with training in press law and ethics, journalism advising and instruction, news reporting, copy editing, and design and layout principles. A professionally oriented curriculum is also a must. (MLH)

Offers some recommendations for electing and training geography teachers. Teachers should be proficient in world geography, cartography, and computer use and possess field training that is easily replicated in school settings. A positive attitude and creative teaching methods are essential. Includes one reference. (MLH)

The model described in this article was used in a staff evaluation of the administrative team of Marshall-University High School in Minneapolis, Minn. The writer says the evaluation, which was received enthusiastically, suggested changes in administrative performance. A sample evaluation instrument is appended. (Editor)

Outlines the design requirements for the NASSP assessment center, lists the final behavior dimensions examined, and notes the guidelines the pilot school districts evolved for use of the assessment reports. (IRT)

Assistant principals spend little time on tasks with major responsibility that provide training for the principalship. Reviews findings from a study of assistant principals in Medicine Hat, Canada. Outlines nine recommendations resulting from the study that would help assistant principal positions provide training for principal positions. Includes…