Argues that educational professionals at all levels of the school system must demonstrate individual and collective leadership daily in order to effectively deal with the needs of students, staff, and communities. Discusses attributes of effective schools, and the pivotal role of principals in fostering school success. (SV)

The primary contribution of adult education in a democracy, before all other purposes, is civic education. Reluctance to facilitate citizen understanding of problems and participation in solutions leaves adult education on the sidelines. (SK)

Schools in Alberta, Canada are trying to create environments that promote respect and responsibility in students and staff while providing an opportunity for students to meet required academic standards. The background of the Safe and Caring Schools Initiative is discussed. This program, which tries to reduce disruptive behavior and improve…

The presence of international students on a campus enriches the collegiate experience of other students. International students bring with them a wealth of diverse ideas, challenging their classmates to see the world from a variety of perspectives. As a result, students enrolled in courses from art and literature, social sciences, math, or natural…

This charter explains what is being done to promote high standards of service for all who use technical colleges in the new further education (FE) sector in England--students, employers, and other members of the local community. It sets out the standards one has a right to expect from colleges in the FE sector and other organizations involved in…

This document contains 13 papers presented by specialists in the philosophy of education. The papers presented were: (1) "Plato's 'Philosopher King': Position Impossible" (V. C. Morris); (2) "The Rhetoric and Reality: Current Research Emphases Concerning Educational Administrative and Organizational Behavior" (E. J. Van Meter);…

The Institute for Educational Leadership works with a volatile combination--legislators and educators--and with results that show both the better for it. (Editor)

An examination of the role of two year colleges with respect to accomodating inequalities reflected in their inputs, institutional role processes, and outcomes. (EH)

This article examined the problems typically encountered by those responsible for the university function of providing continuing education and proposed some remedies. (Editor/RK)

The educational malpractice debate surfaced in the 1970's and has intensified during recent years. The fundamental issue is whether a student or a parent may seek monetary damages for negligence in classifying, placing, or teaching the student. The courts have consistently denied claims of educational malpractice, basing their decisions on…

This booklet sets forth the provisions of the South Carolina Education Improvement Act. Statements of standards mandated by the State in the following areas are presented: (1) increasing academic standards; (2) strengthening student discipline and attendance; (3) providing more effective use of classroom learning time; (4) providing programs of…

Aimed principally at educational professionals--teachers; counselors; administrators; and vocational, career, and adult educators--this monograph provides a framework for considering leisure as an integral part of life planning. The introduction, based largely on a literature review, presents historical perspectives on leisure, discusses its…

Article considered the need for coordinating and sharing experience in initiating curriculum development. (Author/RK)

Author considered how much a public school system should do to preserve ethnic identities. (Editor/RK)