Principals of effective schools are catalysts who combine the elements of instruction, planning, and evaluation and bond them into a program that expects success through a businesslike learning climate. The principal evidences commitment to academics by providing continuous and visible support for student and teacher achievement. (MT)

An important step toward achieving equity in education for women and minorities is understanding stereotyping and how it affects teachers and students. This article discusses stereotyping, where it is commonly found, influences it may have on teachers and students, and some interventions to reduce its impact. (JMK)

Practical methods for gaining support for educational programs from national, state, and local leaders are examined in this article. A partnership of this type can promote excellent educational programs by presenting the positive aspects of education. (DF)

Investigation of the efficacy of group clinical supervision as an approach for helping supervisors and student teachers examine and test teaching alternatives suggested such advantages as reduction of time pressures, use of modeling behaviors, and increased discussion opportunities. (CB)