Case studies of four long-term rural Oklahoma superintendents, including interviews with community leaders and school district personnel, identified characteristics and attributes that have contributed to the success of these superintendents: effective leadership and communication skills, an acute sense of community awareness, active involvement…

Thirty-three rural Oklahoma schools participated in conference telephone calls, dubbed electronic "field trips," which allowed students and teachers to hear presentations from experts in politics, art, science, and the work world, and then ask questions. Presents evaluation results showing the program's strengths and weaknesses. Program costs were…

A nontraditional Master's degree program in educational administration at South Dakota State University was designed to encourage participation by women and minorities. Twenty-four women completed the two-year program, which featured weekend classes, reduced tuition, and special courses focusing on instructional leadership, administrative vision,…

Bureau of Indian Affairs and contract secondary school administrators completed a descriptive questionnaire and The Leadership Practices Inventory. Found that administrators spent their days focusing on nonmanagerial duties or disciplining, rather than on instructional leadership. Cultural leadership differences between Native Americans and others…

A survey addressed the financial impact of state-mandated reforms on 40 rural Oklahoma school districts. A majority of school administrators surveyed reported that they did not receive adequate dollars to meet curriculum standard mandates and the minimum teacher salary schedule. Long-term results may include consolidation. (LP)