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50 Years of ERIC
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1976
Gifted students are not receiving the kind of education they need and deserve. In overlooking the needs of such students, our schools are allowing a great natural resource to go to waste. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Federal Government, Gifted, Parent Role
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1976
If school personnel are to do their jobs well, they must master the principles of positive growth for their own lives. Developing a positive view of self is not an easy task. Discusses the personal characteristics necessary for one to grow and to be able to accept change. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Fables, Guidelines, Individual Characteristics, Individual Development
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1977
Descriptors: Declining Enrollment, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions, Reduction in Force
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1976
Rather than letting the law's influence on education buffalo you, use it. Teach it to both students and parents. The results that will accrue from greater understanding will be well worth the curriculum investment not only for students and parents but for the school and the entire society. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Discipline Problems, Legal Education, Program Development
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1974
Qualities of the effective principal are listed here. If you need a morale boost, something to inspire, this article is for you. (Editor)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Decision Making, Leadership Qualities, Motivation
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1974
Teachers want to be evaluated on the quality of their performance, not on how they dress, how they smile, or how many contributions they've made to the community. This writer reviews the evaluation methods used heretofore and suggests a more objective and simpler approach. (Editor)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Principals, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education
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Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1975
The author names the seven deadly myths of education and explains why they are myths rather than facts. (Editor)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Research, Expenditure per Student, Objective Tests
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Lamb, Ronald; Thomas, Donald – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Principals should remember that the term "to minister" is embodied in administration. Principals "minister" by encouraging others, being diplomatic, helping when needed, and by being models that exhibit behavior promoting collaboration, rationality, and humane relationships. (MD)
Descriptors: Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Principals
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Thomas, Donald; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Donald Thomas counsels educators to cooperate with businesses in mutually beneficial activities. Frank Elliott urges the private sector to provide students with active, concrete learning experiences. Michael Usdan considers several problems affecting future relationships between schools and businesses. Shirli Vioni discusses business's impact on…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Experience Programs, Financial Support