Describes an energy education program in a New York high school that involves the staff, the students, and the school community. (Author/MLF)

The chief executive of a leading American corporation explains why he believes educators must strive for economic literacy among all students. (Author)

By setting sound expectations in each class and holding students to them, and presenting lessons with enthusiasm, humor, and care, teachers may be able to motivate apathetic students. (Author/MLF)

Approaching orientation from a problem-solving perspective includes identifying student needs, establishing broad goals, analyzing resources, and creating procedures that address common problems and serve student needs. (Author/MLF)

Competency-based graduation requirements provide students with a meaningful diploma, reduce illiteracy, and provide a system of quality control for schools. (Author)

Outlines considerations to determine if a particular school will benefit from employing values clarification techniques. (MLF)

There are several legal considerations that limit the flexibility to respond to the challenge of staffing the interscholastic athletic program. (Author/MLF)

Techniques to improve teacher performance are shared. (MLF)

The philosophy of education is presented in seven areas as an everyday guide to action and decision-making. (Author/MLF)

The basic truth in testing is that it is diagnostic rather that definitive. Testing is but one of the many means for the determination of present conditions. (Author)

Holding schools accountable for all the problems of society is not the key to selecting the right accountability model. (Author/MLF)

The key to clarity and accountability is to structure the schools so that their goal is clearly the purpose for which they are instituted. The concept of "adult competency" can clarify education's purposes. (Author/MLF)

From a comparative and historical perspective, American public schools have done a fairly creditable job of providing young people with necessary academic skills. (Author/MLF)

A review of the development and present status of individualized instruction. (MLF)

Illustrates that the management concept of accountability can be a beneficial tool if cautiously developed and implemented. Includes a self-assessment instrument for administrators. (Author/MLF)