In response to the current criticisms of the educational system, a method for incorporating the use of symbolism to spread positive information about schools is outlined. It uses stories, rituals, evaluation procedures, humor, and other activities. (MD)

The realities of tommorow's workplace should be evaluated realistically in planning educational reform and curriculum changes. School administrators must make sure a realistic balance is maintained in the educational curriculum reform movement.(MD)

Counselors have an important role to play in helping students develop decision-making skills. Includes seven criteria for effective decision-making and seven activities that counselors can use to help build choice awareness. (MD)

Educational excellence must be measured in terms of all of a school's programs, and the keystone of a comprehensive counseling program is a credible system for evaluation. Guidance plans must address the developmental needs of all students. (MD)

A six-step process of accountability is presented to support counselors and counseling programs. The six stages are: goal setting, needs assessment, priority setting, planning interventions, evaluating outcomes, and reporting results. (MD)

Seven steps to revitalizing counseling programs are presented. Principals must assume responsibility for leadership of counseling programs; enhancement of such programs is central to rejuvenating schools. (MD)

A five-rung career ladder designed to allow counselors to assume wider responsibilities and financial rewards is outlined to alleviate the "burnout" counselors experience as a result of their limited opportunities for advancement. (MD)

Presents an outline for the ideal computer system for schools from a management point of view. Includes a discussion of new trends in the design and implementation of computerized management systems. (MD)

Censorship in the schools is on the rise, and court decisions in critical cases have not clarified guidelines for protecting student rights. In the face of this storm school officials must be prepared to make decisions that foster serious, contemplative thinking and analysis, irrespective of pressure group actions. (MD)

Civil libertarians and members of more conservative special interest groups have equally legitimate concerns for the educational needs of students attending public schools. The goals and desires of concerned citizens from both sides can be met if neither makes unreasonable demands upon each other. (MD)

Outlines the special summer humanities institutes for secondary school principals that began at three universities in 1984 and were funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. (MD)

Outlines the complicated constitutional system on which our country is based. Reviews the system of checks and balances, the judiciary system, and the political system and how they have worked to ensure that the government represents the will of the people. (MD)

Job related stress and fitness have an effect on the professional lives of teachers. Many corporations have established physical fitness programs to increase employee job effectiveness and satisfaction. Research shows that such programs would improve teacher performance and combat stress. (MD)

The evaluative processes used to judge the services of contemporary high schools need the involvement of a broader cross-section of educators and new insights. Scrutiny of the regional associations of the National Study of School Evaluation is also needed. (MD)

Provides a list of 35 suggestions to help new principals avoid pitfalls and strengthen their position as administrator. (MD)