This document consists of the four 1999 issues of the "Journal of Educational Relations," published quarterly to promote student achievement through positive school-home- community relationships. The articles in the first issue include: "The 10 Major Educational Events of the 20th Century in the United States" (Ben Brodinsky) and "The Administrative Portfolio: A Means To Document Achievement and Assess One's Career" (Curtis L. Guaglianone and Diane M. Yerkes). Articles in the second issue include: "Consider the Roles of Communication Related to School Violence/Crises" (Michelle Kirsche) and "Create Effective and Attractive School District-Community Newsletters" (Tobias Bruhn). Articles in the third issue include: "Consider These Techniques To Become a Proactive Principal" (Elaine K. McEwan) and "Education's Image in the New Millennium: One Debacle To Overcome" [standardized tests] (David Alan Gilman). Articles in the fourth issue include: "Passing Bond Referenda: Four Steps to Success" (Elaine Baker) and "Comprehensive Public Relations Requires a Team Approach" (Doug Otto and Carole Greisdorf). Each issue also contains a teaching or administrative case study and response, book reviews, and articles in which educators share insights regarding improvements in school-community relations. (HTH)