New metal halide lighting systems installed in Phoenix outdoor recreational facilities reduce energy consumption 65 percent and have a life ten times that of the old incandescent lamps. (Author/MLF)

Outside the classroom there are many opportunities that provide a variety of environmental, ecological and academic-oriented experiences. For inner city minority children from low income families the need for outdoor education programs is particularly critical. Much of the outdoor experience can be established right on the school site by using the…

Madison Elementary School District in Phoenix (Arizona) uses five evaluation forms--measuring goal accomplishment, performance of assigned duties, professional growth, peer rating, and subordinate rating--to yield numerical bases for administrator merit pay increases. Samples of an evaluation form, performance profile, and merit pay increase…

Describes how Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona is managing its minimum competency instructional system on PET microcomputers using Evans Newton Inc.'s PROJECT BASIC software. Program implementation considerations, such as timelines and inservice, are discussed. Journal availability: Educational Computer, P.O. Box 535,…

Outdoor education programs can enrich a school's overall curriculum, especially when updated approaches are used. A guide for evaluating outdoor programs and suggestions for building administrative, public, and financial support are provided, and sources of further information are described. A Phoenix, Arizona program illustrates the value of a…

Describes how the Pendergast School District in Phoenix, Arizona, completed a year-long process of strategic employee reclassification and work-function analysis. The district's two objectives were to establish internal equity and maintain external competitiveness. Describes in detail how the jobs were assessed and the recommendations put into…

Techniques and characteristics of effective management in the arts are briefly outlined. The successful arts manager is identified as an integrator, or one who takes initiative and leadership, seeks status, has social poise, and prefers more flexible ways of acting. The role of the arts administrator includes planning; selecting and coordinating…

Features 2 of 12 exemplary math and science programs identified by educational groups. Washington School District, Phoenix, Arizona, improved student achievement in science by hands-on laboratory experience and creative staff use. Manchester, Connecticut, elementary students raised mathematics scores thorough an activities-based curriculum with…

Research in two inner-city areas of Phoenix (Arizona) and its surrounding suburbs documents the importance of analyzing a metropolitan area's economy from the perspective of industry clusters before determining economic development policies and strategies for urban revitalization. In addition, the project reveals lessons about the role of…

Describes one of the most viable ways to gain community support of school-business office decisions, which is to establish a series of community committees. The Madison School District, Phoenix, Arizona, established four such committees--a financial oversight committee, a blue-ribbon task force, an athletic league committee, and a bond-site…

Describes the decision making process in a Phoenix, Arizona school district that involves the community and staff in a shared process. The district management system is organized so that the essential role of the principal as key decision maker is still supported. Includes discussion of business and school partnerships and a cooperative…

The City of Phoenix offers a five-day river-based camping experience to at-risk and disabled teens. Describes how professional river outfitters are contracted to run the trips, staffing considerations, liability and safety considerations, and camper orientation. Evaluation showed that participants received lasting measurable benefits, including…

This article discusses how to determine the learning style of a child with learning problems and how to use the information to maximize the child's potential. Assessing the child's learning style begins with close observation in a variety of settings, which provides a generalized idea of the child's behavior. This is followed up by categorizing…

Education, community, and business organizations are now organizing public forums to address school repair and modernization. This report discusses the need for school modernization assistance, the impact of inadequate school facilities on student learning, school construction planning to receive construction bond allocations, and examples of ways…

This guide contains recommendations for designing high performance, energy efficient schools located in hot and dry climates. A high performance checklist for designers is included along with several case studies of projects that successfully demonstrated high performance design solutions for hot and dry climates. The guide's 10 sections…