The comments in this article appeared in the July 3, 1976, edition of the London "Daily Telegraph". The editors felt it appropriate to repeat them in this final "Bulletin" of the Bicentennial year. (Editor/RK)

Why shouldn't superintendents be evaluated by principals? Likewise, why shouldn't principals be evaluated by teachers? The fact that these questions seem revolutionary are an indication that education, too, has fallen prey to bureaucracy's great flaw: not allowing superiors to be evaluated by their subordinates. (Editor)

Aware that what works in one school may not work at all in another, the writer describes how the system of goal-setting conferences worked for him and his teachers as a supervisory technique. (Editor)

Article considered a book which is, in a measure, a case study of a large Philadelphia high school spinning off some alternative units in an attempt to humanize learning for its predominantly black student population. (Author/RK)

Understanding how others perceive our words and make sense of them is the mark of an expert communicator. Psychological type theory provides a lens through which administrators can see things from another's viewpoint and choose their words accordingly. Includes four references. (MLH)

This article reports the findings of a study designed to determine how secondary school principals rated their school systems. Since space limitations precluded publishing the entire report, you may wish to contact the authors for additional information. (Editor)

This second of a two-part article on leadership development offers some practical advice on the applications of leadership concepts to the principalship. Provides examples of common leadership myths and selection of an appropriate leadership style. (CJH)

How can a principal respond to community questions on the validity of "new math"? This article gives a comparative analysis of the old and new, and describes a potential prototype for math programs of the future. (Editor)

President Warren Bennis of the University of Cincinnati depicts in refreshingly direct language the dilemma facing the nation's institutions of higher learning. (Editor)

States that alternative public schools are a viable option, and provides an overview of the range of opportunities provided by such schools. (Editor)

Use of the calculator in school classrooms has become a hotly-debated subject. Critics and advocates propose many different arguments. The author takes a look at what both sides are saying about "good educational practice" as it relates to calculator vs. paper-and-pencil computation. (Editor)

The writings of Alfred North Whitehead, a philosopher who died in 1947, offer much food for thought to present-day educators. Author reviews these writings. (Editor/RK)