How do salaries of elementary and middle school principals compare with those of other administrators and classroom teachers? Are increases in salaries of principals keeping pace with increases in salaries of classroom teachers? And how have principals' salaries fared over the years when the cost of living is taken into account? There are reliable…

During the past few years, interest in shifting at least a portion of what teachers are paid away from a reliance on a traditional salary schedule to one that incorporates a pay for performance component has reached a new high. Proponents of the approach view it as a way to improve teacher quality by both motivating teachers and--through higher…

How do salaries of elementary and middle school principals compare with those of other administrators and classroom teachers? Are increases in salaries of principals keeping pace with increases in salaries of classroom teachers? How have principals' salaries fared over the years when the cost of living is taken into account? There are reliable…

How do salaries of elementary and middle school principals compare with those of other administrators and classroom teachers? Are increases in salaries of principals keeping pace with increases in salaries of classroom teachers? How have principals' salaries fared over the years when the cost of living is taken into account? To provide answers to…

The average of annual salaries paid elementary school principals in 1999-2000 ($69,407) is 64.4 percent above that of classroom teachers. Principals' annual salaries have kept pace with those of classroom teachers, central-office administrators, and public school employees generally. Principals average 226 days on duty. (MLH)

Presents highlights of the 1980-81 Educational Research Service study of educators' salaries. (JM)

Reports the results of a national survey concerning 1982-83 school salaries to show how increases in elementary school principals' salaries compare with those of other administrators or teachers or with increases in the cost of living. Briefly reports on a survey of fringe benefits. (JM)

Reveals that principal salaries are keeping pace with those of teachers and other school administrators but not with the cost of living. A table allows comparison of principal salaries in any district with those in similar districts. A profile of principals' fringe benefits is presented. (Author/JM)

Although most states fund programs for at-risk younger children, only a few operate public preschool kindergarten for all 4-year-olds; others are expanding Head Start programs. Characteristics of high-quality programs (teacher-training levels, salaries, and turnover; pupil-teacher ratios; administration; curriculum; and schedules) are discussed.…

Discusses enrollment and other trends regarding preprimary education, student and family characteristics, public and private school populations, teachers, revenue, federal aid, expenditures per pupil, mathematics proficiency, and computer competence. (MLH)

Discusses recent and projected trends in (1) enrollments in elementary and secondary schools and among special student populations, (2) the numbers and configurations of elementary and secondary schools, (3) teacher employment and salary levels, (4) state and federal aid, and (5) student performance on national mathematics and science tests. (PGD)

Public school enrollment is increasing, especially among minority students. Preschool attendance is up. The number of elementary schools has lagged behind enrollment and school size. Teacher numbers and salaries have risen since the 1980s. Local school revenues are surpassing state government revenues. The national per pupil expenditure rate is…