Oregon middle school principal describes some strategies she found useful in dealing with deep cuts in the school budget. (PKP)

Describes three major concerns principals have related to sex education: More professional development for teachers, more time for instruction, and communicating with students at earlier ages. Describes what some schools are doing to address these concerns. (PKP)

Offers principals some suggestions to help middle school teachers increase the success of students with learning disabilities. For example, discuss and implement grading policies that recognize and reward effort and achievement. (PKP)

Meaningful change is possible only when supported by leadership at the classroom, school, district, and state levels. University of Michigan's Coalition Project was designed to change the motivational culture of a middle school by realigning schoolwide policies and practices with desired changes (emphasis on effort, improvement, and mastery) in…

Introducing a group of articles on middle schools, this article outlines the middle school's purpose, the best ways of teaching and disciplining their students, and the important roles of their principals. (JM)

Describes the founding of Washington, D.C.'s Brookland School, a preschool-to-grade-eight facility that embodies the middle school philosophy. (Author/JM)

The 1998 study of the K-8 principal shows that the principal's role, revolving about staff supervision, student discipline, marketing, and community/political interactions, has become increasingly diverse and complex. The 42% turnover rate will probably continue into the next decade. Today, 42% of K-8 principals are women, compared to 20% in 1988.…