Many proponents believe school choice is the single strongest idea to transform public education. Choice can help parents find a better school for their children or improve the school their children now attend. Secondary schools can improve themselves by offering students and parents choice of teachers, behavior-management plans, curriculum…

Outlines four issues that educators should examine and carefully follow in relation to educational reform emanating from state legislatures. They are, (1) school accreditation methods, (2) parent choice, (3) the National Governor's Association project, and (4) preparation of administrators. (MD)

The "ideal" principal is facing a world of decentralized school structures, increasing and changing environmental boundaries and roles, less homogeneous schools, closer contact with stakeholders, and a market-driven view of education. Principals should view themselves as environmental negotiators, not merely school-system managers.…