Discusses what journalism advisers fear about developing and maintaining a web site. Offers hypothetical examples of how they might respond to the thought of starting up a web site. Addresses the technology, cost, and time involved. Suggests the toughest challenge is web site maintenance. (RS)

Describes the adverse impact of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System high-stakes testing on the unique educational environment of the Boston Arts Academy. (PKP)

Argues that standardized testing may eliminate inquiry-based science education. (Contains 11 references.) (PKP)

Advises readers to exercise caution when interpreting the results of so-called"classic studies," such as Hawthorne study; discusses results of study by Jaekyung Lee published in the January/February 2002 issue of "Educational Researcher" that found the achievement gap between white students and black and Hispanic students…

Describes the curriculum and learning objectives at Academy X, a leadership and humanities school for 11th- and 12th-grade students at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, California, the primary focus of which is a multiweek student internship divided into four components: the meaningful project, the essential question, the onsite…

Study examines the relationship between effective principal leadership characteristics gleaned from current literature on principal evaluation and certain tenets of principal evaluation statutes in 11 of the 19 North Central Association states. Finds that many state statutes do not list effective leadership characteristics. Makes six…

Provides advice to a superintendency candidate based on personal experience on what to do and what to look for before accepting the position. (PKP)

This article discusses the special needs of students with cognitive or language-processing disabilities in dealing with tragedy, including acts of terrorism. Specific suggestions for helping students cope are given for the following areas: feeling safe, handling emotion, and developing understanding. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Discusses the September 11 terrorist attacks' implications for school safety. Explores various schools' security procedures and any changes that have been made in the aftermath. Includes a sidebar on dealing with suspicious packages. (EV)

Discusses program standards, one part of the Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology. Addresses their uses in developing K-12 curriculum. (JOW)

Describes a seven-week project completed by the author's eighth-grade science students (as they studied "the chemistry of living things") in which they designed an alien and its world using the scientific concepts that they learned in class. Compares class presentations using PowerPoint software to presentations using posterboard. (SR)

Addresses why families choose home schooling. Summarizes the most common arguments put forth by advocates and critics of home schooling regarding the perceived strengths and limitations of this unique form of education. Concludes that parents have the right to determine what form of schooling best meets the needs of their children. (SG)

Discusses issues related to Congress's reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act in 2002. (PKP)

Describes and evaluates a 3-year, 6-district (2 urban, 2 suburban, and 2 rural) Effective Schools Process demonstration project in Ohio. (PKP)

Defines the full-service community school concept and then describes its evolution, characteristics, and value based on an analysis of 49 evaluation reports, 46 of which reported positive outcomes. Discusses the realities of implementation. Concludes that full-service community schools are a viable alternative to traditional schools, especially in…