The long-range benefits of securing a new position may be worth the ordeal of changing jobs. (Author/MLF)

The president-elect of the National Council of Teachers of English, provides an overview of the various trends in English instruction during the last 30 years. (Author)

In the two-step process of student scheduling, the initial phase of course selection is the most important. At Chesterton High School in Indiana, student self-scheduling is preferred over computer loading. (Author/MLF)

A beginning teacher's audiovisual portfolio would give the prospective employer a clear idea of the applicant's actual teaching style and ability. (Author/MLF)

The author asserts that physical education and athletics are basic in any high school curriculum. P.E. programs and teachers need to be more sensitive to the needs of adolescents. (DS)

The author outlines three strategies for updating physical education programs (overcoming inertia, exploring alternatives, and adopting changes). (DS)

Describes the evolution of the physical education program at Herricks Senior High School, New Hyde Park, New York. (DS)

The author advocates improvement of physical education programs through emphasizing endurance fitness and through changing student attitudes toward physical fitness. (DS)

Outdoor physical activities programs are feasible extensions of physical education. This article offers answers to some school organizational concerns about outdoor education, including liability, financing, scheduling, and transportation. (Author/DS)

Results of a survey in central Wisconsin reveal the types of interview questions that administrators should ask prospective athletic coaches. (Author)

This article describes the variety of activities (such as scuba diving, skiing, and shooting) available through the Dublin, Ohio, High School physical education program. (DS)

A solution to the problem of sports-related student injuries is to designate one faculty member as athletic trainer in order to organize personnel, equipment, and procedures. (Author)

The director of the Central Intelligence Agency outlines needed skills and suggests how secondary education can encourage their development. (DS)

Describes and assesses the success of New York City's Hillcrest High School, an educational alternative offering a variety of courses and services. (DS)

Anomie results when goals and values have no meaning for students. The author outlines suggestions for the principal to combat this psychological pattern. (Author/DS)