A well-developed literature base exists and continues to grow on the topic of teacher leadership; however, it remains largely an academic topic and even though inroads have been made, teacher leadership remains more a concept than an actuality. Teachers have always been leaders, but there is little evidence that a focused, collaborative movement…

The solid objects, kept away regularly to protect the school environment can be defined as solid wastes. This study aims to portray the aspects of the elementary school administrators relating to the recycling of solid wastes, developing and raising an awareness of teachers and students. This is a descriptive study and carried on with 11…

The traditional roles of teachers and principals have changed and improved organizational teamwork is fostered by all members of the learning community assuming decision making roles. Toward this end, the purpose of this correlational study was to explore the relationship between teachers' perceptions of the leadership behaviors of secondary…

The article describes one segment of the guidance program at the Marvin Pittman Laboratory School located on the campus of Georgia Southern College. The total program aims to work toward goals of understanding self and others, developing adequate relationships, and experiencing success in education. (NQ)

Author examines the various groups associated with the educational enterprise to assess the prospects for reform. (MB)

A practical tool known as Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) can help the supervisor increase the potential of group planning as a means of facilitating curriculum improvement. PERT also provides a technique for integrating events and activities and acts as a catalyst to motivate communication, cooperation, and collaboration.…

Discusses a "debate" model using role-playing to develop a workable and compatible educational philosophy in which board members, administrators, and teachers can arrive at a statement of mutual agreement on educational goals, performance standards, and evaluation systems which are related to learning expectations. (JD)

Describes the insecure, control-hungry personality often found in principals and the dependent personality often found in their faculties. Explains how these two personalities affect a school and its students, who can learn freedom and independence only from a free and independent teacher. (SB)