Surveys National Board Certified teacher's views about middle school teacher preparation. Validates the need for specialized middle level teacher preparation, and shows consensus about major elements of such programs: a comprehensive understanding of early adolescence; the needs of young adolescents; the philosophy and organization of middle level…

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 results from surveys of secondary school teachers regarding what they are doing with respect to homework, grading, and testing for students with and without disabilities. Discusses implications for inclusion programs. (SR)

Discusses the report "A Nation at Risk" and its effect on American education over the past decade. Presents data from a nationwide survey regarding the extent to which the report's recommendations have been carried out. Finds that the report has had little effect on education. Suggests reasons why the report had so little influence. (HB)

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…

The first part of this paper deals with the nature of the sixth-year license. Second, a summary is given on state licensing. A third section briefly reviews sixth-year preparation programs offered by universities. And finally, some closing remarks are made about sixth-year licensure and preparation. (Author/SJL)

The authors examine national trends, 1975-1978, in state certification requirements and teacher preparation programs which recognize middle school teaching as a specialty. They list states which issue middle school certificates and note the percentage growth at universities of middle school teacher education program offerings. (SJL)

A survey of secondary school practitioners and policy makers reveals that (1) teachers had no authority to exclude students from class for lack of ability, (2) teachers have little authority to exclude students for misconduct, and (3) general agreement exists between the two groups concerning students' exclusion from extracurricular activities.…

In Spring 1980, 150 social studies supervisors responded to a survey concerning multicultural/multiethnic programs in their public and private schools: grade levels at which programs are offered; total courses and/or units offered; ethnic/racial groups covered; objectives; and the program's effectiveness in reducing prejudice. (SJL)

Presents chief state school officers' rankings of 11 critical issues for the years 2000 and 2020. Finds, among other things, that the three issues perceived as most likely to be very important in 2000 were: student preparation in the workplace; utilization of technology in instruction; and providing a safe environment for learning. (SR)

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a national census-like survey of the knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitudes of certain groups of young Americans. Evaluates the NAEP's contribution to educational progress and its areas in need of improvement. (Author/RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this…

Surveys 80 women teaching K-16 science regarding their most memorable science classes and teacher behaviors of most significant science teachers. Discusses results in three categories: activity-based instructional techniques, instructor relationships, and knowledge and appreciation of science content. Lists 10 recommendations to promote women's…