Reviewing time-saving techniques and organizational tools, the author presents specific ways for principals to manage their schedules more effectively. (MD)

This article, first in a three-part series, presents six elements of administrative leadership found in effective reading programs. They represent a realistic way for a principal to provide leadership to a secondary school reading program. (MD)

In England, schools have not acted as agents of change in relation to the rights of students. Traditionally, the authority of the headmaster is supreme, and parents and students have little power or influence. The concept of student rights has only recently received recognition in England. (MD)

Advisors to student-run publications should be professionals with knowledge of journalistic ethics. The author outlines responsibilities and concerns, pointing out that administrators need to treat journalism as a legitimate academic subject. (MD)

Seeking an explanation for the increased number of students requiring college remedial math courses, the authors surveyed the mathematics backgrounds and college math placements of entering students at a large university. Researchers concluded that students need better awareness of math requirements and that math must be taught as a lifelong…

A program for gifted students at the intermediate level is described that allows students to "mainstream" while participating in accelerated experiences. (MD)

Effectiveness of substitute teachers is related to the implementation of strategy for their utilization. If substitutes are expected to do more than control students, then teachers must leave lesson plans, activities, and materials that can be used by anyone. Cooperation and coordination are essential for substitutes' success. (MD)

This New York State school developed a program that improved student attendance. The program required no additional funding but specified that students be grouped by attendance and that special techniques be employed to supervise and monitor them. (MD)

Reviewing the concerns expressed in an educational article written 100 years ago, the author shows that these same areas concern educators today. The article provides a perspective on the problems of education. (MD)

A former school administrator advises several bold steps to strengthen administrators: put meaning into language, reason into changes, responsibility into rights, enforcement into rules, and substance into instruction. (MD)

The "hm Study Skills Program" is described and the importance of teaching study skills emphasized. Study skills instruction unites the concern for students' need to learn basic skills and educators' concern for helping students grow. (MD)

Principals should urge teachers to teach students the five basic principles of test taking. This can improve student scores on standardized tests. (MD)

Responding to an article by James Gaddy and Linda Kelly in the September 1983 "Bulletin," the author describes the unique quality of the American educational system and reminds educators that the direction of the system is the responsibility of society. (MD)

Illustrating the conflict surrounding teacher evaluation, two recent court cases are reviewed. The author draws three conclusions: follow rules closely in teacher termination proceedings, make sure evaluation requirements are met in incompetency terminations, and give teachers an opportunity for improvement. (MD)

A Georgia high school program abolishing tobacco use is outlined. At the end of the first year, the school found fewer drug problems, a cleaner environment, less tardiness and vandalism, and better student performance. (MD)