Amount of life insurance provided for administrators through school districts is usually far less than families would need to sustain standard of living and be financially secure in event of their premature deaths. Article provides advice on choosing, purchasing coverage equivalent to 10 times the amount of salary. Objective insurance company…

Describes the purpose, operation, and achievements of a student scholarship fund established by the Alhambra School District in Phoenix, Arizona, ten years ago. (PKP)

"Jeopardy," the trivia game show first introduced in 1964 is approaching its 25th straight year on television. Next to "The Price is Right," it is arguably one of the greatest game shows of all time. Unfortunately, "Jeopardy!" is not just a game show. It is, according to this author, the game show gone reality show in…

Describes executive coaching services for public school administrators, especially superintendents. The purpose of coaching is to help an administrator professionally and personally. Coaches differs from consultants in that coaches do not offer solutions to problems, nor do they give advice and offer solutions as do mentors. Includes descriptions…

Retired Pennsylvania superintendent uses three fictional medical terms to describe negative attitudes and actions of certain governmental and corporate leaders toward public education: Perverted distortionism, quantification syndrome, and simple simonitis. Describes perverted distortionism, for example, as a disease of organizations and…

Describes activities and advantages of low-budget retreats to improve the relationship between superintendents and school board members. (PKP)

Describes qualities of resilient superintendents based on interviews with 18 superintendents. Many find personal rewards, for example, in being able to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and members of the community. They also like being in charge. (PKP)

Refutes several myths driving current school-reform efforts, especially those initiated by the federal government. States, for example, that the biggest myth--schools are worse today than they used to be--is "utter nonsense." Asserts that schools today are better, students are smarter, and standards are higher. (PKP)

Argues that spirituality in leadership is necessary to foster understanding of the connectedness of life. (PKP)

Discusses eight principles of enlightened leadership: Intention, attention, our unique gifts, gratitude, our unique life lessons, holistic perspective, openness, and trust. (PKP)

Former superintendent offers personal opinion of what it means to be a spiritual leader. Provides examples from his own experience. (PKP)

Describes the advantages of the use of handheld computers in schools. Emphasizes cost savings, increased access, and appropriateness. Asserts that handhelds will have more impact on teaching and learning than the Internet. (PKP)

Expresses personal belief in the value to democracy of America's system of public education for all children. (PKP)

Describes 3-hour written examination for superintendent certification in Missouri. The School Superintendent Assessment, produced by the Educational Testing Service, has 3 1-hour parts: Evaluation of Action, Synthesis of Information and Problem Solving, and Analysis of Information and Decision Making. Other states are adopting exam. One…

Five school superintendents tell how they coped with various personal and job-related stress-inducing circumstances and situations. Two experts offer six strategies for managing stress. (PKP)