Argues that federal policy has unwittingly taken money from those who earn small wages and transferred it to liberal-black advocates; the redistribution of income from the blue-collar worker to the professional educator and activist has been at the expense of the poor. (Author/JM)

Presents a brief overview of the nine articles which make up this special issue on teacher effectiveness. Asserts that few activities are as crucial in schooling as teaching, and research toward its understanding must continue. (KH)

Argues that teaching is both art and science, but that it is possible to evaluate effectiveness empirically. Discusses common research problems, including the large number of variables that can affect successful teaching; the validity of measurement instruments; and the relevance of research to actual classroom practices. (KH)

Examines measurement and method designs for improving the research on teaching. Outlines four variables for assessing teacher research: presage; context; process; and product. Recommends research that moves beyond the traditional emphasis on teacher behavior to an emphasis on the product of teaching, student outcomes. (KH)

Describes the growing public demand for holding teachers accountable for student performance. Asserts that this position assumes that effectiveness can be measured, whereas the incluence teachers have on student achievement is complex and variable, and may be less than that of family and peers. Describes various State-effort accountability plans.…

Most research on teaching goes unread by teachers--those who should benefit by knowing, understanding, and integrating ideas, concepts, and conclusions of research. Many teachers have little motivation for reading research, are unable to understand the data, or feel that the research is not relevant to the practice of teaching. (Author/MW)

Often, implementation has not been considered a crucial stage in the curriculum planning process. Successful curriculum implementation, regardless of its design, rests upon delineating at the outset of the development process the stages necessary for implementation. (Author)

Compares the effectiveness of public and private schools by analyzing trends in enrollments, organization, and graduation and college entrance. Policymakers need to address the growing public willingness to consider private alternatives in education. (BJV)

Current population trends represent a dramatic shift in wealth and educated people to the Sunbelt, creating a secondary effect in terms of growth, jobs, tax bases, and school enrollments. These trends will continue in the 1980s, intensifying the decline in economic conditions, the quality of social and educational services, and the quality of life…

Describes recent developments in video technology and discusses guidelines for its use in the classroom. As a classroom tool, it has tremendous potential for interactive, individualized learning and offers material appropriate to a more visual learning style. (CJS)