After a 1986 study of American secondary schools, a British headmistress compares the schools she studied with their equivalents in the British education system. She points out that American principals are leaders and innovators. (MD)

Alternative high schools have an important place in our educational system, since exellence in education must mean more than improving the abilities of those who are succeeding in our present school environment. A list of suggestions (nine "dos" and four "don'ts") are offered for consideration before establishing such a school. (MCG)

Secretary of Education William Bennett's epilogue to the 1987 United States Department of Education report on the study of education in Japan is presented in its entirety. The secretary outlines 12 principles that can be adapted from the Japanese for use in the U.S. educational system. (MD)

Traces the historical development of the contemporary dual school system that separates private and public schools in the United States. Reveals how nonpublic, religiously sponsored education predated the public schools, which were introduced in the 1830s. Points to a need to redefine the way we look at the two existing systems. (MD)

Describes an interactive television educational delivery system connecting three small schools in rural Iowa. (MD)

Most student misbehavior is either a way of challenging or coping with the classroom system. Examples of and suggestions for dealing with coping and challenging behaviors are given. (Author)

All educators, legislators, and citizens must engage in self-examination to resolve some of the value conflicts in our society that contribute to today's crisis in education. Suggestions are offered to school board members, administrators, teachers, public officials, and citizens for ways they can help improve the educational system. (Author/WD)

Discusses alternatives to the public address systems used by schools. These include bell systems, student runners, bulletin boards, teacher-read announcements, and special assemblies. (MD)

The Systems Supervisory Model is presented to help principals improve their supervisory skills and instructional staff. (MD)

Describes a successful instructional television consortium developed by four small Illinois high schools. The system eliminated the need to transport students long distances for a quality education. (MD)

Describes a computer program developed by an assistant principal in Maryland that tracks and analyzes student discipline referrals. It has been helpful in developing an action plan that has reduced referrals to the assistant principal's office. Includes two figures. (MD)

Presents an eight-step model for introducing computers into an educational program. Emphasizes advance planning, which includes developing a theoretical basis, specifying a mission, defining measurable outcome, refining evaluation criteria, preparing a program, and implementing, evaluating, and recycling the results. (MLH)

A permanent commitment to allocating two percent of a district's budget for the instructional use of computers would eventually provide one microcomputer per 10 students and adequate software, inservice education, coordinators, and contingency funds. Analysis based on the average district's resources may be applied to each system's needs. (MJL)

Presents an outline for the ideal computer system for schools from a management point of view. Includes a discussion of new trends in the design and implementation of computerized management systems. (MD)

The evaluative processes used to judge the services of contemporary high schools need the involvement of a broader cross-section of educators and new insights. Scrutiny of the regional associations of the National Study of School Evaluation is also needed. (MD)