Reports on a survey of elementary and secondary educators regarding current burn-out levels as well as individual and organizational burn-out interventions. Finds that most of the educators felt that they were not treating students and colleagues in a depersonalized manner and that they derived a sense of accomplishment from their work. (SR)

Uses data collected in a survey of North Carolina school superintendents to answer questions about school staff awareness of emergency management, the status of emergency planning in different school districts, and problems regarding plan development and distribution. (FL)

A survey of independent schools to determine how many keep school histories reveals that few schools are conscious of their history. Offers arguments in favor of writing such histories. (FL)

Presents data from a survey of teachers regarding the characteristics of principals that make them leaders. Finds that teachers' perceptions differ very little from those of business managers regarding leadership attributes. (SR)

Reports findings of a survey of elementary and secondary school teachers concerning the effectiveness of faculty meetings. Concludes that there is a need for more faculty involvement in planning and conducting the meetings. (FL)

Concludes that the key to successful field trips is the teacher's capability in organizing, sequencing, focusing, and evaluating the event for the needs of each student and in providing an experience consistent with the outcomes desired. (FL)

Surveys public school principals in Alabama. Finds that they prefer inclusive schools that provide a continuum of services and would not chose to place students with disabilities in regular classes full time. Shows that principals feel more funding will be required to develop an inclusive school, and that both regular and special education…

Reports findings of a study designed to determine teacher public relations practices and their perceived importance. Concludes that teachers are doing much to promote school community relations but that they need to make additional efforts. (FL)

The purpose of this study is two-fold: (l) to formulate a comprehensive inventory of educational objectives representative of the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social dimensions of individuals and (2) to share the results of a pilot test of an inventory undertaken with educational administrators and curriculum decision makers. (Author)

Summarizes different forms of school choice and the pros and cons behind them. Describes the methodology used to discover what kinds of parents make which school choice decision; and what reasons they have for their decisions. Displays data related to the above two research questions and discusses implications of findings for the debate on school…

Reports results of a study identifying effective behaviors for preventing technology accidents, and ineffective behaviors that cause technology accidents in the schools. Offers technology use guidelines for principals and for school media specialists to promote the safe use of technology. (SR)

Reports a survey of Arizona teachers, principals, counselors, student teachers, and college of education faculty on the timing, approaches, and materials used for teaching study skills at the K-l2 and college levels. Includes some of their suggestions on how such teaching could be improved. (Author/SJL)

Discusses how one school district involved students in curriculum planning as an outgrowth of a district-wide unit in leisure-time study. (FL)

A survey of development and information practices in alternative schools in New England revealed that staffs draw heavily from human resources within their local communities to initiate and sustain school operations; as the schools mature, staffs rely more on each other for new information about education. (Author/SJL)

In order to supply advice to teacher job seekers, 445 Iowa superintendents were surveyed about their teacher hiring practices and their preferences on such matters as letters of application, resume format, and appearance and behavior of candidates during the job interview. The questionnaire, tabulated results, and narrative responses are included.…