Weick's theory of sensemaking is used to analyze findings from a qualitative study of the implementation of a district-initiated adolescent intervention literacy course in two urban secondary schools. The authors concluded that implementation of the literacy course was hampered because district administrators, building leaders, teachers, and…

Outlines initiatives that principals, superintendents, and boards of education should take to implement and support a Discipline-Based Art Education program. Discusses values and benefits of DBAE, inevitable obstacles to change, and ways to generate support. In these initiatives and activities, the principal is the prime mover. (MLH)

Surveys teachers, administrators, superintendents, and school board members for opinions on whether each of 18 major characteristics commonly associated with effective schools could actually be included in the local school programs. Suggests courses of action for superintendents. (JW)

Takes the reader step-by-step through the sequence of events required to develop an alternative educational program. (Author/JM)

This article describes the political realities of the principalship in Ontario. It describes trends in the political position of Ontario school principals with reference to three major arenas: the provincial legislature boards of education, and the schools themselves. It has relevance for school administrators in the U. S. (Editor)

All educators, legislators, and citizens must engage in self-examination to resolve some of the value conflicts in our society that contribute to today's crisis in education. Suggestions are offered to school board members, administrators, teachers, public officials, and citizens for ways they can help improve the educational system. (Author/WD)