Describes an interactive television educational delivery system connecting three small schools in rural Iowa. (MD)

Presents suggestions for principals to follow to ensure that they are leading and managing their schools effectively. (MD)

The potential of computers in education cannot be reached unless planning includes effective use of computer technology and its applications. Presents a list of recommendations for developing computer use plans. (MD)

Reviews the findings from two international studies of mathematics achievement that have been conducted over the past 20 years. The majority of twelth-grade, college-bound American students scored among the lowest quarter of countries in the latest study. Includes tables and graphs. (MD)

Student problems and needs are an important component to be considered in the educational process. Outlines the dimensions of a program called Quest that helps students with social and personal skill development. (MD)

Outlines the findings from the NASSP Task Force on Effective School Climate including clear definitions of school climate and a model illustrating the inputs and outputs of the school environment. Includes a table for the model. (MD)

Presents the findings from a national survey of high school counselors on college advising. Some findings indicate that more attention to how counselors undertake the college advising role may be warranted. Includes five tables. (MD)

Describes a study of student performance on national exams conducted in Nebraska by a consortium of nine school districts. Includes three tables. (MD)

Reports on a study of student motivation and its relationship to performance. The findings were not definitive but do point to a relationship between motivation and achievement.(MD)

Describes an alternative model for student-principal interaction that resulted in fewer discipline referrals. The model encourages more communication between the principal and students and focuses on building a positive relationship between adults and adolescents. (MD)

A three-year study of data on student discipline in one school supports a theory of a relationship between behavior and environmental factors.(MD)

Describes a study of the National Association of School Principals Assessment Centers and their impact on career opportunities for women. The study found that the centers have had a major influence on the women interviewed. (MD)

Describes a study of in-school suspension programs which found that the majority are conducted in restrictive, coercive environments and do not incorporate therapeutic components to improve student behavior. (MD)

Outlines a one-minute management system for principals. (MD)

The counselor works in a difficult position, and school guidance programs are in jeopardy today. To develop meaningful programs, administrators must hire counselors who will meet the needs of the school and participate in the evaluation of program outcomes. (MD)