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Christensen, Douglas D. – School Administrator, 2001
Describes Nebraska's School-Based, Teacher-Led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS), whereby local districts are required to develop plans to assess students against state standards. Districts are held accountable for the quality of their formative assessment programs following guidelines provided by the state. Plans must include a…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests
Grady, Marilyn L.; Bryant, Miles T. – School Administrator, 1991
A survey of 80 Nebraska superintendents found that "critical incidents" involving these superintendents and board members can irreparably damage professional relationships and lead to dismissals. Of the 12 categories of incidents, those related to board members' children, relatives, and friends formed the largest category, with role…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Bruckner, Martha – School Administrator, 1998
A survey of 575 spouses of Nebraska school administrators portrayed mounting pressure from increasing work demands. Fully 90% indicated that afterhours activities are exhausting and disruptive to family life. Other problems include dual home/office personalities, everyday job stress, unshared child-rearing responsibilities, and loneliness. Still,…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life, Leadership Responsibility
