By way of seven imperatives the author defines the problems of instructional leadership and suggests methods of melioration. (Editor)

Senator advises principals and other school administrators to speak out and to voice their concerns about how government funds are spent. (Editor)

Author urges educators to be guardians and promulgators of the basic social verities. Parity in education must take the place of elitism. (Editor)

Speaking for the consumer-products container industry, May suggests that tinkering with current systems of distributing food might bring on enormous problems. (Editor)

We must all accept some measure of responsibility for the events that have led to the energy crisis and we must all participate in the hard decisions that will be necessary if we are to get out of it. (Author)

Article gives details of the five priorities of the National Institute of Education. (GB)

Chairman presents highlights of several of the Commission on the Reform of Secondary Education's positions, including teacher training, rank-in-class, the Carnegie Unit, and alternatives. (GB)

Article is a report on NASSP's Model Schools Project that includes statements by a teacher, a student, and the principal of one of the MSP schools. (Editor)

Security personnel can help administrators develop ways to combat the ill effects crime has on education programs. (Author)

Author cites the school principal as a valuable source for school system policy makers. (GB)

Author stresses broad cultural study as a necessity for international cooperation. (GB)

Author questions the method of selecting and preparing activities sponsors, and urges an open-door policy in student participation. (Editor)

Author recommends the use of DPIE (diagnosis-prescription-implementation-evaluation) in learning situations. (GB)

Article describes four certification options for principals, and points out that the trend is toward greater flexibility. (Editor)

Author is convinced that organizational development is a valuable tool for improving the educational climate in schools. (GB)